2 Corinthians 5:1

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KJV King James Version

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

WEB World English Bible

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

ASV American Standard Version

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.

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

For we have known that if our earthly house of the tabernacle may be thrown down, a building from God we have, an house not made with hands—age-during—in the heavens,

Surrounding context — 2 Corinthians 5

1 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.

2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

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

4 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.

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Job 19:25-26For I know [that] my redeemer liveth, and [that] he shall stand at the latter [day] upon the earth:1 John 3:2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.2 Peter 1:13-14Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting [you] in remembrance;2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.Hebrews 9:24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, [which are] the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:1 Corinthians 15:46-48Howbeit that [was] not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.John 14:2-3In my Father’s house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.Hebrews 11:10For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God.Hebrews 9:11But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;2 Corinthians 5:4For 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.Job 4:19How much less [in] them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation [is] in the dust, [which] are crushed before the moth?1 Peter 1:4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,Mark 14:58We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.Genesis 3:19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.1 Corinthians 3:9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, [ye are] God’s building.Job 30:22Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride [upon it], and dissolvest my substance.1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not [his] brother abideth in death.2 Peter 3:11[Seeing] then [that] all these things shall be dissolved, what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness,

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