2 Corinthians
“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
2 Corinthians 4:18 (KJV) speaks to eternal perspective, faith, and hope — words set in 2 Corinthians, Paul's most personal letter. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
2 Corinthians 4:17“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Mark 5:36“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
Mark 9:23
Common questions
What does 2 Corinthians 4:18 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Corinthians 4:18 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 temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." The verse speaks to eternal perspective, faith, and hope. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Corinthians 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Corinthians 4:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 2 Corinthians 4:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Corinthians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Corinthians 4:18?
Verses that sit beside 2 Corinthians 4:18 include Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 64:4, and 2 Corinthians 4:17. Reading them alongside 2 Corinthians 4:18 deepens the theme of eternal perspective.
How can I pray with 2 Corinthians 4:18?
Read 2 Corinthians 4:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.