2 Corinthians 5:2

And therefore whilst we are in this tabernacle we groan, being very desirous to be covered with our house which is from heaven: since though unclothed of this body,

1770 John Worsley NT

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, which is but as a tent, were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

3yet we shall not be found naked.

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Cross References

Romans 7:24Wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from this body of death?

1 Corinthians 15:53for this corruptible body must put on incorruption, and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality.

Philippians 1:23for I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is much preferable:

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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