2 Corinthians 5:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

² For indeed, we groan while in this “house,” longing to be covered over by our heavenly dwelling place,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² Here indeed, in this [present abode, body], we sigh and groan inwardly, because we yearn to be clothed over [we yearn to put on our celestial body like a garment, to be fitted out] with our heavenly dwelling,

American Standard Version (1901)

² For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:

Common English Bible

² We groan while we live in this residence. We really want to dress ourselves with our building from heaven—

Catholic Public Domain Version

² And for this reason also, we groan, desiring to be clothed from above with our habitation from heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:2 Cross References

Romans 7:24

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body doomed to [spiritual] death?

Romans 8:23

And not just the world, but even we [Christians] ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Holy Spirit [i.e., the first installment of our inheritance from God] also groan within us, eagerly waiting to be adopted as [God’s] children, and receive back our bodies [i.e., in the resurrection].

1 Corinthians 15:51

Look, I am telling you a secret truth: We will not all die, but we will all be changed [i.e., physically and spiritually]

Philippians 1:23

So, I am in a dilemma between the two choices. [On the one hand] I have the desire to depart [from this life] and be with Christ [in heaven], which would be far better.