For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Commentaries

10

A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

By sight (δια ειδους). Rather, by appearance.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For we walk. To walk, in the Scriptures, often means to live, to act, or to conduct oneself in a certain way (Romans 6:4).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For we walk by faith, not by sight—Better, and not by what we see (or, by appearance).

It seems …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (for we walk by faith, not by sight:) we are confident, I say, an…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

With the assured hope of receiving a glorified body (v.1) and with the pledge of his transformation in the presence and activity of the Spirit with…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For we walk by faith (Εἰδος). I have here rendered aspectum, (sight,) because few understood the meaning of the word

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For we walk by faith, and not by sight . Faith is a grace which answers many useful purposes; it is the eye of the soul, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The believer not only is well assured by faith that there is another and a happy life after this one ends, but he has good hope, through grace, of …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here the author reveals the source of the supernatural desire for a heavenly dwelling. The cause of our natural desire to not be unclothed is that …

Loading related resources...

Scripture Spot Logo
Your trusted companion for deep Scripture study with expert commentaries and spiritual insights.
Stay Connected
Get daily devotionals and study insights delivered to your inbox.

ScriptureSpot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
© 2026 Scripture Spot. All rights reserved.Made for the edification of the Saints (Eph. 4:11-12)