2 Corinthians 5:4-6
Legacy Standard Bible
4 For indeed while we are in this tent, we (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 to us the Spirit as a [a]pledge.
6 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that (E)while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord—
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2 Corinthians 5:4-6
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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)
6 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord.
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