Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 5:4

2 Corinthians chapter 5 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.3if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.

v.4This passage

v.5Now he that wrought us for this very thing is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:2

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

  • Isaiah 25:8

    He hath swallowed up death for ever; and the Lord Jehovah will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people will he take away from off all the earth: for Jehovah hath spoken it.

  • 2 Peter 1:13

    And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

  • 1 Corinthians 15:53

    For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.