2 Corinthians · Chapter 5 · Faith
2 Corinthians 5:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"for we walk by faith, not by sight."
KJV · King James Version
"(For1063 we walk4043 by1223 faith4102, not3756 by1223 sight1491:)"
In context
2 Corinthians 5:7 in 2 Corinthians 5
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Corinthians 5:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Corinthians 5. Read the full chapter →
- v.5 Now he who made us for this very thing is God, who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit.
- v.6 Therefore we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord;
- v.7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.
- v.8 We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
- v.9 Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
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About the Book of 2 Corinthians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 55–56 AD
- Audience
- The church at Corinth, after Paul's tense exchange with them
- Chapters
- 13
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his apostolic ministry, describing the "treasure in jars of clay" (4:7), the new creation in Christ (5:17), and his own "thorn in the flesh." Its theme: God's strength is made perfect in human weakness (12:9).
Setting: The most personal of Paul's letters — written from Macedonia.
Key themes: weakness · comfort · reconciliation · ministry · giving
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 2 Corinthians 5:7
2 Corinthians 5:7 contains 8 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
for we walk by faith
FWWBF
- 2
not by sight.
NBS
Frequently asked
FAQ about 2 Corinthians 5:7
What does 2 Corinthians 5:7 say?
2 Corinthians 5:7 reads: "for we walk by faith, not by sight." — from the New Testament, 2 Corinthians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 2 Corinthians 5:7 in?
2 Corinthians 5:7 is in the book of 2 Corinthians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 55–56 AD. 2 Corinthians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The church at Corinth, after Paul's tense exchange with them. Best known for "my grace is sufficient for you".
What is 2 Corinthians 5:7 about?
2 Corinthians 5:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his apostolic ministry, describing the "treasure in jars of clay" (4:7), the new creation in Christ (5:17), and his own "thorn in the flesh. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 2 Corinthians 5:7 in WEB and KJV?
2 Corinthians 5:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "for we walk by faith, not by sight.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "(For1063 we walk4043 by1223 faith4102, not3756 by1223 sight1491:)". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 2 Corinthians 5:7?
2 Corinthians 5:7 is 8 words in the WEB translation (35 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise 2 Corinthians 5:7?
To memorise 2 Corinthians 5:7, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 2 Corinthians 5:7 matter in 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his apostolic ministry, describing the "treasure in jars of clay" (4:7), the new creation in Christ (5:17), and his own "thorn in the flesh." Its theme: God's strength is made perfect in human weakness (12:9). 2 Corinthians 5:7 sits within this larger story — 2 Corinthians as a whole emphasises weakness, comfort, reconciliation.
How can I apply 2 Corinthians 5:7 today?
Many readers use 2 Corinthians 5:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 2 Corinthians 5:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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