2For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
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And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. …
If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. …
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-11)The apostle in these verses pursues the argument of the former chapter, concerning the grounds of their courage and patience under afflictions. And, I. He mentions their expectation, and desire, and assurance, of eternal happiness after death, 2 Cor. 5:1-5. Observe particularly, 1. The believer’s expectation of eternal happiness after death, 2 Cor. 5:1. He does not only know, or is well assured by…
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