2 Corinthians 5:4

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For while we are still in this tent, we groan under our burden, because we wish not to be unclothed but to be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

Cross References

Isaiah 25:8

Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 38:12

My dwelling is plucked up and removed from me like a shepherd's tent; like a weaver I have rolled up my life; he cuts me off from the loom; from day to night you bring me to an end;

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.

1 Corinthians 15:51

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

2 Corinthians 5:2

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

2 Corinthians 5:3

if indeed, when we have taken it off we will not be found naked.

2 Peter 1:13

I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory,