2 Corinthians 5:4-6

Expanded Bible

⁴ While we live in this ·body [^Ltent], we ·have burdens [are weighed down], and we ·groan [sigh]. We do not want to be ·naked [stripped; unclothed], but we want to be clothed with our heavenly home. Then ·this body that dies [^Lthe mortal] will be ·fully covered with [^Lswallowed up by] life [Is. 25:8; 1 Cor. 15:54]. ⁵ This is what God ·made [designed; prepared] us for, and he has given us the Spirit to be a ·guarantee for this new life [deposit; down payment; 1:22].

⁶ So we always have courage. We know that while we ·live [^Lare at home] in this body, we are ·away [absent; or exiles] from the Lord.