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2 Corinthians 5:3-5
New International Version
2 Corinthians 5:3-5
New International Version
3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 For while we are in this tent, we groan(A) and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling,(B) so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.(C)
2 Corinthians 5:3-5
New American Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 5:3-5
New American Standard Bible
3 since in fact after putting it on, we will not be found naked. 4 For indeed, we who are in this tent (A)groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to be (B)clothed, so that what is (C)mortal will be swallowed up by life. 5 Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who (D)gave us the Spirit as a [a]pledge.
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2 Corinthians 5:3-5
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 5:3-5
English Standard Version
3 if indeed by putting it on[a] we may not be found naked. 4 For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal (A)may be swallowed up by life. 5 He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, (B)who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.[b]
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2 Corinthians 5:3-5
New King James Version
2 Corinthians 5:3-5
New King James Version
3 if indeed, (A)having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. 4 For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, (B)but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also (C)has given us the Spirit as [a]a guarantee.
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