2 Corinthians 5:2 - The Scriptures 2009

² For indeed in this we groan, longing to put on our dwelling which is from heaven,

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² For in this also we groan, desiring to be clothed upon with our habitation that is from heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:2 Cross References

Job 10:11

Skin and flesh you put on me, and wove me with bones and sinews.

Romans 7:24

Wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from this body of death?

Romans 8:23

And not only so, but even we ourselves who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, we ourselves also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.

1 Corinthians 15:51

See, I speak a secret to you: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

Philippians 1:23

For I am pressed down by the two, having a desire to depart and be with Messiah, which is much better,