⁵³ For the perishable^(A) must clothe itself with the imperishable,^(B) and the mortal with immortality.

² Meanwhile we groan,^(A) longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling,^{(B) 3} because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ⁴ For while we are in this tent, we groan^(C) and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling,^(D) so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

² Dear friends,^(A) now we are children of God,^(B) and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears,^[a](C) we shall be like him,^(D) for we shall see him as he is.^(E)

⁷ To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor^(A) and immortality,^(B) he will give eternal life.^(C)

²⁴ and to put on^(A) the new self,^(B) created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.^(C)

¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.^(A) So let us put aside the deeds of darkness^(B) and put on the armor^(C) of light. ¹³ Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness,^(D) not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.^{(E) 14} Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ,^(F) and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.^[a](G)

²⁷ for all of you who were baptized into Christ^(A) have clothed yourselves with Christ.^(B)