2 Corinthians 5:4

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For we who are in this 'tent' sigh under our burden, unwilling to take it off, yet wishing to put our heavenly body over it, so that all that is mortal may be absorbed in Life.

Cross References

Romans 8:23

And not Nature only; but we ourselves also, though we have already a first gift of the Spirit-we ourselves are inwardly groaning, while we eagerly await our full adoption as Sons-the redemption of our bodies.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Listen, I will tell you God's hidden purpose! We shall not all have passed to our rest, but we shall all be transformed-in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,

2 Corinthians 5:2

Even while in our present body we sigh, longing to put over it our heavenly dwelling,

2 Corinthians 5:3

Sure that, when we have put it on, we shall never be found discarnate.

2 Peter 1:13

But I think it my duty, as long as I live in this 'tent,' to rouse you by awakening memories of the past;