2 Corinthians 5:2

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 5:2

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And for this reason also, we groan, desiring to be clothed from above with our habitation from heaven.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For also in this we groan, longing to have our dwelling from heaven put on:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 5:2

ForG2532Conjunction inG1722Preposition thisG5129wegroanG4727VerbearnestlydesiringG1971VerbtobeclotheduponG1902VerbwithourG2257 houseG3613Noun Neuter whichG3588isfromG1537Preposition heavenG3772Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 5:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 5:2

Summary

Believers long for heavenly transformation

Event

Groaning for transformation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD