while we don`t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

While we look not (μη σκοπουντων ημων). Genitive absolute with participle of σκοπεω from σκοπος, goal.

Temporal

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Note: This Verse is too large for one note: Continued at 2 Corinthians 5:1

While we look, etc. Or, rather, we are not l…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

While we look not at the things which are seen.—The “while we look” is, according to the Greek idiom, the condition of wh…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal;

Temporal and temporary; see how they melt away one…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

But this production of glory was by no means automatic. Only as attention was focused on what was unseen did suffering lead to glory. Behind the co…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

While we look not at the things which are seen
These are the things of this world, such as riches, honours, pleasures, profits…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was a g…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After mentioning the patience the Apostle showed in tribulations and revealing the reward they expected, he then discusses the cause and method of …

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