2 Corinthians 5:2 net — For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,

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"For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,"

— 2 Corinthians 5:2, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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Living by Faith, Not by Sight For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens.

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For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,

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if indeed, after we have put on our heavenly house, we will not be found naked.

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For we groan while we are in this tent, since we are weighed down, because we do not want to be unclothed, but clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

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Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment.

2 Corinthians 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:2 say?
2 Corinthians 5:2 in the NET Bible reads: “For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,”
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 (NET): “For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,” 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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