Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 4:18

2 Corinthians chapter 4 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

while we look not 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

While we look not 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

while we look not 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.

Context

v.17For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

v.18This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 John 2:16

    For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

  • Hebrews 11:25

    choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

  • Romans 8:24

    For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?

  • 2 Corinthians 5:7

    (for we walk by faith, not by sight);

  • Hebrews 12:2

    looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16

    Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,