2 Corinthians 5:4

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For indeed, we who are in this “tent” groan under its burden, not [wanting] to be uncovered, but to be covered over. Then our mortal body will be swallowed up [i.e., replaced] by [never ending] life.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:2

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

2 Peter 1:13

But I consider it the right thing to do, as long as I am in this “tent” [Note: This is an allusion to his still being alive], to stir up your memory [of these things],

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]

2 Corinthians 5:3

because when we are covered by it, we will not be found naked [i.e., without a suitable dwelling for our body].