2 Corinthians 5:2

for also in this we groan, earnestly desiring to clothe ourselves with our dwelling that is from Heaven,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

In Context

1For we have known that if the tent of our earthly house may be thrown down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands—perpetual—in the heavens,

3if so be that, having clothed ourselves, we will not be found naked,

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Cross References

Romans 7:24A wretched man I [am]! Who will deliver me out of the body of this death?

1 Corinthians 15:53for it is necessary for this corruptible to put on incorruption, and this mortal to put on immortality;

Philippians 1:23for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 5:2-12

The Believer's Prospect beyond Death. ( a. d. 57.) 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up… Read the whole commentary →

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