2 Corinthians 4:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 4:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 4:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 4:18 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:18 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 4:18 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 4:18
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so...: or, that they may be”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:18: things, seen, eternal
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:18: while, things
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:18: things, seen
“He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:18: things, seen
“And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All the things that are in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:18: things, seen
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