2 Corinthians 5:2 asv — For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:

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, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.

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

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

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

2 Corinthians 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:2 say?
2 Corinthians 5:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven: ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 5:2 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 5:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 2.
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 5:2.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:2 in?
2 Corinthians 5:2 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 5:2?
2 Corinthians 5:2 reads (ASV): “For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from 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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