2 Corinthians 5:3 nasb — inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked.

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"inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked."

— 2 Corinthians 5:3, NASB

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

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For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven,

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inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked.

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For indeed while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to be clothed, so that what is mortal will be swallowed up by life.

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Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge.

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Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord--

2 Corinthians 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:3 say?
2 Corinthians 5:3 in the NASB reads: “inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 5:3 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 5:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 3.
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 5:3.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:3 in?
2 Corinthians 5:3 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 5:3?
2 Corinthians 5:3 reads (NASB): “inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked.” 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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