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2 Corinthians 5:4

American Standard Version

For indeed we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed, but that we would be clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.

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2 Corinthians 5:4 in other translations

For indeed we who are in this tent do groan, being burdened, not that we desire to be unclothed, but that we desire to be clothed, that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

2 Corinthians 5:4 · World English Bible

2 Corinthians 5:4 in context

  1. 2For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:
  2. 3if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
  3. 4For indeed we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed, but that we would be clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.
  4. 5Now he that wrought us for this very thing is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
  5. 6Being therefore always of good courage, and knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord