2 Corinthians 5:2

For concerning this also we groan, and long to put on our house which is from heaven,

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 know that if our earthly house of this body were dissolved, we have nevertheless a building that is by Aloha; a house which is not made with hands, in the heaven, eternal.

3if, when that we have clothed, we may not be found naked.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:53For this which is corruptible shall put on incorruption, and likewise (this) which dieth shall put on immortality.

Philippians 1:23For these two straiten me. I desire to be set free, that I might be with the Meshiha, and this is greatly preferable to me;

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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