2 Corinthians 5:2 “For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwe…”

2 Corinthians 5:2

For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For most certainly in this we groan, longing to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven,

American Standard Version

For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:

Geneva Bible 1599

For therefore we sighe, desiring to be clothed with our house, which is from heauen.

Darby Translation

For indeed in this we groan, ardently desiring to have put on our house which [is] from heaven;

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

For in this we are crying in weariness, greatly desiring to be clothed with our house from heaven:

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Cross references

“we”

Romans 8:23 Romans 7:24 2 Corinthians 5:4 1 Peter 1:6 1 Peter 1:7

Romans 8:23 · BSB

Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Romans 7:24 · BSB

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

2 Corinthians 5:4 · BSB

For while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life.

1 Peter 1:6 · BSB

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

“earnestly”

Philippians 1:23

Philippians 1:23 · BSB

I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

“clothed”

2 Corinthians 5:3 1 Corinthians 15:53 1 Corinthians 15:54

2 Corinthians 5:3 · BSB

because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.

1 Corinthians 15:53 · BSB

For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:54 · BSB

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

3because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.

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