2 Corinthians 5:7
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Cross-references
In 2 Corinthians 4:18, Paul explains 'not by sight' as focusing on unseen eternal things — directly grounding the faith walk.
Romans 8:24 states hope is for what is not seen — reinforcing that faith, like hope, looks beyond visible reality.
Romans 8:25 adds patience in waiting for the unseen — same theme of persevering faith without sight.
1 Corinthians 13:12 contrasts dim present sight with future full knowledge — mirroring faith vs sight in this life.
Galatians 2:20 explicitly says 'I live by faith in the Son of God' — showing that walking by faith means Christ living in us.
Hebrews 10:38 quotes Habakkuk 'the righteous shall live by faith' — directly echoing the core principle of walking by faith.
Hebrews 11:1-26 defines faith as conviction of unseen realities and gives examples — directly illustrating walking by faith not sight.
Hebrews 11:1-26 defines faith as conviction of unseen realities and gives examples — directly illustrating walking by faith not sight.
1 Peter 1:8 describes loving and believing in Christ without seeing Him, directly illustrating walking by faith not sight.
John 20:29 pronounces blessing on those who believe without seeing, directly echoing the principle of walking by faith.
Colossians 3:3 states our life is hidden with Christ, providing the reason we walk by faith not by visible circumstances.
Colossians 2:6 exhorts to walk in Christ, sharing the 'walk' metaphor and the idea of living by faith in Him.