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2 Corinthians 5

2 Corinthians 5:4

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

Modern
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.
Traditional
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 of life.
Literal
For indeed, being in the tent we groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to be clothed, so that the mortal should be swallowed up by life.
Latin
Nam et qui sumus in hoc tabernaculo, ingemiscimus gravati: eo quod nolumus expoliari, sed supervestiri, ut absorbeatur quod mortale est, a vita.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

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 of the Righteous Man: Spirit Pilgrims and Strangers: As Saints They: Long for Their Pilgrimage to End Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning The Dead: Man's State by Nature Translation: Desired by Paul