2 Corinthians 5:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

² For in this tent we groan, longing to be further clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

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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 8:23

and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Philippians 1:23

I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better,

Romans 7:24

Wretched person that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

1 Corinthians 15:51

Look, I will tell you a mystery! We will not all die, but we will all be changed,

Job 10:11

You clothed me with skin and flesh and knit me together with bones and sinews.