2 Corinthians 5:3
2 Corinthians 5:3 in Multiple Translations
because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.
If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
So that our spirits may not be unclothed.
When we put on this clothing we won't be seen naked.
Because that if we be clothed, we shall not be found naked.
if so be that, having clothed ourselves, we shall not be found naked,
if indeed being clothed, we will not be found naked.
If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
Yet so that we be found clothed, not naked.
When God gives us(inc) our new bodies [MET], our spirits will have [LIT, MET] bodies to live in that will last forever.
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Greek Word Reference — 2 Corinthians 5:3
Study Notes — 2 Corinthians 5:3
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- 2 Corinthians 5:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
- Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Context — Our Eternal Dwelling
3because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.
4For while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life. 5And it is God who has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 3:7–11 | And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; so they sewed together fig leaves and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the breeze of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. But the LORD God called out to the man, “Where are you?” “I heard Your voice in the garden,” he replied, “and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself.” “Who told you that you were naked?” asked the LORD God. “Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” |
| 2 | Revelation 16:15 | “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” |
| 3 | Revelation 3:18 | I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. |
| 4 | Exodus 32:25 | Moses saw that the people were out of control, for Aaron had let them run wild and become a laughingstock to their enemies. |
2 Corinthians 5:3 Summary
This verse means that when we receive our heavenly dwelling, we will be completely covered and clothed in Christ, with no shame or fear. It's like putting on a new set of clothes that makes us feel whole and complete. As believers, we currently live in a body that is subject to weakness and suffering, but we have the promise that one day we will be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, and our mortality will be 'swallowed up by life' (2 Corinthians 5:4). This gives us hope and comfort, knowing that our true identity and dignity are found in our union with Christ (Galatians 3:27).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'clothed' in the context of 2 Corinthians 5:3?
In this verse, being 'clothed' refers to receiving our heavenly dwelling, which is our eternal, glorified body, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:53. This is in contrast to being 'naked', which symbolizes our current mortal state.
Why is it important that we are not found 'naked' when we are clothed?
Being 'naked' would imply a state of shame or vulnerability, as seen in Genesis 3:10. However, when we receive our heavenly dwelling, we will be fully clothed and complete in Christ, with no reason for shame or fear.
How does this verse relate to our current experience as believers?
As believers, we currently live in a mortal body that is subject to weakness and suffering, as described in Romans 8:23. However, we have the promise that one day we will be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, and our mortality will be 'swallowed up by life', as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:4.
What is the significance of the contrast between being 'clothed' and 'naked' in this verse?
The contrast between being 'clothed' and 'naked' highlights the radical difference between our current state and our future, glorified state. It emphasizes that our true identity and dignity as believers are not found in our mortal bodies, but in our union with Christ, as expressed in Galatians 3:27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I currently feel 'naked' or vulnerable in my walk with God, and how can I trust in His promise to clothe me with my heavenly dwelling?
- How does the promise of receiving my heavenly dwelling impact my daily life and struggles, and what does it mean to live in light of this hope?
- In what ways can I practically 'groan' and long for my heavenly dwelling, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:2, and what are some ways in which God is currently preparing me for this future reality?
- What are some areas in which I need to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when I feel 'naked' or exposed, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust and dependence on Him?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Cambridge Bible on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:3
Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:3
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2 Corinthians 5:1 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of enduring trials and afflictions, highlighting the benefits of suffering for the sake of Christ. He emphasizes the transformation of |
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Epistle 77 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of waiting in the measure of the life of God to guide our minds towards the Father of life, urging believers to shed the changing aspects of li |
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Nakedness & the Holiness of God by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the need for control and the fear of being seen as unworthy. He highlights the drive to work hard and the inability to disappoint others. The |
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Genesis #07 Ch. 4-5 by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Missler discusses Genesis chapters four and five. He begins by reviewing highlights from Genesis 2 and 3, emphasizing the concept of Adam and Eve attempting t |
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(Genesis) Genesis 3:6-7 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how Satan uses the same tactics to deceive people today as he did in the Garden of Eden. The preacher explains that Satan appeals to the lust |
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(Genesis) Genesis 3:8-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. He points out that when God called out to Adam, he was hiding because he and his wife had re |
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Why Should I Turn From Sin? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher urges the audience not to waste their lives pursuing worldly things and living apart from the word of God. He emphasizes the importance of coming to Ch |






