2 Corinthians 5:2

King James Version (KJV)

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

Translations

2 Corinthians 5:2 - Amplified Bible

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,

2 Corinthians 5:2 - American Standard Version

For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:

2 Corinthians 5:2 - Bible in Basic English

For in this we are crying in weariness, greatly desiring to be clothed with our house from heaven:

2 Corinthians 5:2 - Darby Bible

For indeed in this we groan, ardently desiring to have put on our house which [is] from heaven;

2 Corinthians 5:2 - English Standard Version

For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling,

2 Corinthians 5:2 - King James Version

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

2 Corinthians 5:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pues, en verdad, en esta morada gemimos, anhelando ser vestidos con nuestra habitaciòn celestial;

2 Corinthians 5:2 - The Message

2 Corinthians 5:2 - New American Standard Bible

For indeed in this {house} we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven,

2 Corinthians 5:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pues, en verdad, en esta morada gemimos, anhelando ser vestidos con nuestra habitaciòn celestial;

2 Corinthians 5:2 - World English Bible

For most assuredly in this we groan, longing to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven;

2 Corinthians 5:2 - Young's Living Translation

for also in this we groan, with our dwelling that is from heaven earnestly desiring to clothe ourselves,

2 Corinthians 5:2 - Additional Comments

What a different view of death. Non-Christians generally fear death, but Christians groan for it, i.e. have a burden, a heavy load to be lifted (also vs 4). This life is a heavy load, especially compared to the life to come.

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