2 Corinthians 5:3
We long for this because by putting it on we will not be found to be naked.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
In Context
2For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling.
Cross References
Genesis 3:7The eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
Revelation 3:18Listen to my advice: Buy from me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and brilliant white garments so you may clothe yourself and not show the shame of your nakedness, and salve to anoint your eyes so you will see.
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 →