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2 Corinthians 5

2 Corinthians 5:2

Our Eternal Dwelling · 2 Corinthians 5:1–10
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Translations

Modern
For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,
Traditional
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
Literal
For also in this we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling that is from heaven,
Latin
Nam et in hoc ingemiscimus, habitationem nostram, quæ de cælo est, superindui cupientes:

Original

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 5:2

longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling: This is not a wish for death. Paul longed for the Lord's return, when he would give new bodies to his people (1 Corinthians 15:51–58; Philippians 3:20–21; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

2 Corinthians 5:1–10

The idea of eternal hope is promising, with heavenly bodies replacing our dying ones. The God of resurrection will raise us and present us with all believers (4:14). Paul faced challenges in Ephesus, which inspired this statement about resurrection hope (1:8–11). His body's weakness reminded him of life after death, when our earthly body will be taken down in death and decay (see 1 Corinthians 15:42–57; Philippians 3:20–21).

Parallels

Romans 8:18–27

Glossary

Ascension of Christ Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death Glorification Judgment Seat Place of the Dead Rest Second Letter to the Corinthians Spirit of God

Topics

Death: Desired: Paul Man: Spirit Pilgrims and Strangers: As Saints They: Long for Their Pilgrimage to End Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning