2 Corinthians 5:2

2 Corinthians 5:1 bbe — For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with h…

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"For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven."

— 2 Corinthians 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven.

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

So that our spirits may not be unclothed.

For truly, we who are in this tent do give out cries of weariness, for the weight of care which is on us; not because we are desiring to be free from the body, but so that we may have our new body, and death may be overcome by life.

2 Corinthians 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:1 say?

2 Corinthians 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven.”

Where is 2 Corinthians 5:1 in the Bible?

2 Corinthians 5:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Corinthians?

2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.

What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?

Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.

What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?

2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 5:1.

What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:1 in?

2 Corinthians 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 5:1?

2 Corinthians 5:1 reads (BBE): “For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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