2 Corinthians 4 cross-references
2 Corinthians 4 has 18 verses, which point to 334 other passages and are cited by 571. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
Points to (15)
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13 — But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. 16 votes
- Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 15 votes
- Ephesians 3:13 — Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 9 votes
- Revelation 2:3 — And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 8 votes
- Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 7 votes
- Ephesians 3:7–8 — Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual… 7 votes
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- Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 86 votes
- Isaiah 40:31 — But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they… 73 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 — For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 35 votes
- Acts 20:24 — But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course… 33 votes
2 Corinthians 4:2
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:17 — For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of… 20 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3–5 — For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 16 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:11 — Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust… 11 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 — For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:4–7 — But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:5 — Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things… 8 votes
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- 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 43 votes
- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 27 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 — For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of… 21 votes
- Proverbs 20:27 — The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 13 votes
2 Corinthians 4:3
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
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- 2 Corinthians 3:14 — But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the… 23 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 23 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9–11 — Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 17 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:15–16 — For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 14 votes
- Matthew 11:25 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid… 11 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the… 9 votes
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- Isaiah 44:18 — They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that… 182 votes
- Hosea 4:6 — My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,… 45 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 32 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 — But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the… 18 votes
2 Corinthians 4:4
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Points to (35)
- John 12:40 — He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor… 106 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 — But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the… 77 votes
- Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they… 76 votes
- Isaiah 6:10 — Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their… 58 votes
- 1 John 5:19 — And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 48 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 — For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of… 45 votes
Pointed to from (84)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 131 votes
- Ephesians 6:12 — For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of… 104 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 — But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image… 69 votes
- Colossians 1:15 — Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 43 votes
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:5–6 — For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:24 — Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:23 — But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 9 votes
- Galatians 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 — For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 5 votes
- Philippians 2:11 — And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 4 votes
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- Matthew 23:11 — But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. 16 votes
- Galatians 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:1 — Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 8 votes
- Colossians 1:28 — Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man… 7 votes
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
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- Isaiah 60:2 — For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon… 58 votes
- Genesis 1:3 — And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 41 votes
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew… 37 votes
- 2 Peter 1:19 — We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that… 36 votes
- Ephesians 5:8 — For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 32 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the… 25 votes
Pointed to from (91)
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 — But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image… 106 votes
- Genesis 1:3 — And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 84 votes
- Ephesians 1:18 — The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what… 52 votes
- Ephesians 5:14 — Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 46 votes
2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Points to (28)
- 2 Corinthians 5:1 — For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house… 41 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:5–6 — Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 41 votes
- Ephesians 2:8–9 — For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 35 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:28 — And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not,… 31 votes
- Colossians 2:3 — In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 29 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:3–5 — And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 20 votes
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- Psalms 34:19 — Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 34 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 — (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 30 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:5 — That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 25 votes
- Ephesians 1:19 — And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his… 17 votes
2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
Points to (20)
- James 1:2–4 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 48 votes
- Romans 8:35–37 — Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or… 44 votes
- 1 Peter 4:12–14 — Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing… 39 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 — Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for… 33 votes
- Psalms 56:2–3 — Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. 28 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:5 — For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without… 25 votes
Pointed to from (33)
- Isaiah 40:31 — But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they… 116 votes
- Proverbs 24:16 — For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 31 votes
- Psalms 27:13 — I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 30 votes
- Matthew 5:10 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 29 votes
2 Corinthians 4:9
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
Points to (15)
- Isaiah 43:2 — When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow… 14 votes
- Micah 7:8 — Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a… 12 votes
- Psalms 37:24–25 — Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. 10 votes
- Proverbs 24:16 — For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 9 votes
- Isaiah 62:4 — Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be… 7 votes
- Psalms 42:11 — Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet… 7 votes
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- Psalms 37:25 — I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 25 votes
- John 15:20 — Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me,… 6 votes
- Psalms 102:10 — Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down. 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 2:4 — The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. 3 votes
2 Corinthians 4:10
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Points to (15)
- Romans 6:5 — For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his… 32 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:11 — It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 31 votes
- 1 Peter 4:13 — But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye… 23 votes
- Romans 6:8 — Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: 19 votes
- Philippians 3:10–11 — That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made… 15 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:4 — For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him,… 13 votes
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- Galatians 2:20 — I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now… 149 votes
- Romans 5:10 — For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled,… 23 votes
- Philippians 3:10 — That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made… 22 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:31 — I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 19 votes
2 Corinthians 4:11
For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
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- 1 Corinthians 15:49 — And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 17 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:53–54 — For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 14 votes
- Psalms 44:22 — Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. 13 votes
- Romans 8:36 — As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:31 — I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 10 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:4 — For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed… 9 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Romans 8:11 — But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the… 54 votes
- Matthew 5:11 — Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you… 23 votes
- Matthew 10:22 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 17 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:54 — So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then… 8 votes
2 Corinthians 4:12
So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
Points to (7)
- 2 Corinthians 13:9 — For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. 10 votes
- 1 John 3:16 — Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives… 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:10 — We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable,… 7 votes
- Acts 20:24 — But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course… 7 votes
- Philippians 2:17 — Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:15 — And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 5 votes
2 Corinthians 4:13
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
Points to (8)
- Psalms 116:10 — I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: 41 votes
- Hebrews 11:1–40 — Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 14 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 — Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:9 — To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 9 votes
- Proverbs 21:28 — A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 9 votes
- 2 Peter 1:1 — Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us… 8 votes
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:14 — For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with… 20 votes
- Psalms 116:10 — I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: 19 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:9 — To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 votes
- Romans 8:38 — For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things… 10 votes
2 Corinthians 4:14
Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:14 — For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with… 14 votes
- Romans 8:11 — But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the… 14 votes
- Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his… 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:14 — And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. 7 votes
- Ephesians 5:27 — That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:1–4 — For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house… 6 votes
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- Romans 8:11 — But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the… 81 votes
- Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his… 21 votes
- Ephesians 5:27 — That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but… 14 votes
- Acts 2:24 — Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be… 14 votes
2 Corinthians 4:15
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
Points to (19)
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 11 votes
- Ephesians 3:20–21 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power… 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:11–12 — Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. 8 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:19 — And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is… 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons… 5 votes
- Psalms 50:23 — Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the… 5 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 91 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:11 — Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. 13 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons… 10 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:6 — And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of… 8 votes
2 Corinthians 4:16
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Points to (20)
- Isaiah 40:31 — But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they… 65 votes
- Colossians 3:10 — And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 48 votes
- Isaiah 40:29 — He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 44 votes
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 38 votes
- Psalms 73:26 — My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 37 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:1 — Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 35 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- Isaiah 40:31 — But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they… 329 votes
- Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 124 votes
- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 80 votes
- Psalms 27:13 — I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 41 votes
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Points to (30)
- Romans 8:18 — For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which… 95 votes
- 1 Peter 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have… 84 votes
- Romans 5:3–5 — And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 58 votes
- James 1:12 — Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which… 52 votes
- Hebrews 12:10–11 — For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be… 26 votes
- James 1:3–4 — Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 25 votes
Pointed to from (57)
- Romans 8:18 — For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which… 146 votes
- 1 Peter 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have… 130 votes
- Psalms 30:5 — For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in… 75 votes
- Isaiah 26:20 — Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a… 64 votes
2 Corinthians 4:18
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.
Points to (10)
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 — (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 106 votes
- Romans 8:24–25 — For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 92 votes
- Hebrews 11:1 — Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 74 votes
- 1 John 2:16–17 — For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not… 54 votes
- 1 John 2:25 — And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 41 votes
- Hebrews 11:13 — These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded… 36 votes
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- Hebrews 11:1 — Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 217 votes
- Colossians 3:1 — If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of… 94 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 — (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 87 votes
- Matthew 6:21 — For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 62 votes