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Our Eternal Dwelling
…2For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,3becausewhen we are clothed,we will not be foundnaked.4So 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.…

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If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.

being.

Genesis 3:7-11
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that theywere naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons…

Exodus 32:25
And when Moses saw that the peoplewere naked; (for Aaron had made them naked untotheir shame among their enemies:)

Revelation 3:18
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, andthat the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

ClothedFoundInasmuchIndeedNakedOurselvesPuttingReallyRobeSpiritsUnclothedClothedFoundInasmuchIndeedNakedOurselvesPuttingReallyRobeSpiritsUnclothed1.That in his assured hope of immortal glory,
9.and in expectation of it, he labors to keep a good conscience;
12.not that he may boast of himself,
14.but as one that, having received life from Christ,
17.endeavors to live as a new creature to Christ only,
18.and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God.

because when we are clothed
This phrase refers to the spiritual and eternal state believers anticipate after the resurrection. In biblical context, being "clothed" often symbolizes being covered with righteousness or being in a state of readiness for God's presence. InIsaiah 61:10, the prophet speaks of being clothed with garments of salvation and a robe of righteousness, which parallels the idea of being spiritually prepared and adorned for eternal life. The imagery of clothing is also used in the New Testament, such as inEphesians 4:24, where believers are encouraged to "put on the new self." This suggests a transformation and renewal that comes from being in Christ.

we will not be found naked
In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, nakedness often symbolizes shame, vulnerability, and exposure. InGenesis 3:7, after Adam and Eve sinned, they realized they were naked and felt shame, prompting them to cover themselves. This concept of nakedness as shameful is consistent throughout Scripture. InRevelation 3:18, the church in Laodicea is advised to buy white garments to cover their shameful nakedness, indicating a need for spiritual covering and righteousness. The phrase here in2 Corinthians 5:3 suggests that believers, when clothed with their heavenly dwelling, will not experience the shame or vulnerability associated with being spiritually unprepared or exposed. This assurance is rooted in the promise of redemption and the hope of resurrection, where believers are fully clothed in Christ's righteousness, thus eliminating any fear of being found lacking or exposed before God.

1.Paul the Apostle
The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, providing guidance and theological insights.

2.Corinth
A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which often led to challenges for the early Christian community.

3.The Corinthian Church
The recipients of Paul's letter, a group of believers facing various moral and doctrinal issues.

4.The Resurrection
An event central to Christian belief, referring to the future resurrection of believers, which Paul discusses in this passage.

5.The Judgment Seat of Christ
A future event where believers will be judged by Christ, mentioned later in the chapter, providing context for the discussion of being "clothed" and "naked."Spiritual Preparedness
Being "clothed" signifies being spiritually prepared for the return of Christ. Believers are called to live in a way that reflects their faith and readiness for eternal life.

Righteousness in Christ
The clothing metaphor emphasizes the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ. We are to put on Christ and His righteousness, avoiding spiritual nakedness.

Hope of Resurrection
This passage reassures believers of the hope of resurrection and eternal life. It encourages us to focus on the eternal rather than the temporal.

Accountability Before God
The idea of not being found naked reminds us of our accountability before God. We are to live lives that are transparent and pleasing to Him.

Living with Eternity in Mind
Our earthly lives should be lived with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and readiness for our heavenly dwelling.1.What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:3?

2.How does 2 Corinthians 5:3 encourage us to live with eternal perspective?

3.What does "clothed" in 2 Corinthians 5:3 symbolize about our spiritual readiness?

4.How can we ensure we are "not found naked" spiritually in our lives?

5.How does 2 Corinthians 5:3 connect with the concept of resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15?

6.In what ways can we daily prepare for our heavenly "clothing"?

7.What does 2 Corinthians 5:3 imply about the nature of our heavenly bodies?

8.How does 2 Corinthians 5:3 relate to the concept of being "clothed" in righteousness?

9.Does 2 Corinthians 5:3 suggest a physical or spiritual transformation after death?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 5?

11.What are the Seven Blessings in the Book of Revelation?

12.What evidence supports Jesus Christ's resurrection?

13.2 Corinthians 11:24 - Where is external evidence that Paul was flogged five times by Jewish authorities, since such punishments were well-documented elsewhere?

14.How can you offer comfort and support in grief?setting the context

Paul has just said, “For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling” (2 Corinthians 5:2).

• “This tent” is our present, mortal body (2 Corinthians 5:1).

• The “heavenly dwelling” is the glorified body prepared by God (1 Corinthians 15:50-54;Philippians 3:20-21).

Against that backdrop he adds 5:3: “because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked”.

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unpacking the imagery

• Clothed = having a resurrection body suited for eternity.

• Naked = being without that body, a disembodied state after death but before resurrection (cf.2 Corinthians 5:4;Revelation 6:9-11).

Paul’s point: the believer’s ultimate hope is not merely to leave the earthly body, but to receive a new one.

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clothed with what

• Incorruptibility: “this perishable body must put on the imperishable” (1 Corinthians 15:53).

• Immortality: “what is mortal must be clothed with immortality” (same verse).

• Christ-likeness: “He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body” (Philippians 3:21).

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why being “naked” matters

• God created humans as body-soul unities (Genesis 2:7). A bodiless existence is incomplete.

• Resurrection secures full redemption: “we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:23).

• Assurance: when clothed, believers will stand unashamed before God, unlike Adam and Eve who, after sin, “realized they were naked” (Genesis 3:7).

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living in the meantime

• Confidence: “We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord… yet we are of good courage” (2 Corinthians 5:6-8).

• Purpose: “We make it our goal to please Him” (2 Corinthians 5:9).

• Hope that steadies daily faithfulness: “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20) even while we serve Christ on earth.

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summary

2 Corinthians 5:3 assures believers that God’s plan culminates not in a disembodied spirit existence but in being wondrously “clothed” with a resurrected, glorified body. Because that promise is certain, we face death without dread, live this life with courage, and anticipate the moment when mortality is forever swallowed up by life.

(3)If so be that being clothed . . .--The Greek particles express rather more than the English phrase does, the truth of what follows. "If, as I believe . . .," though not a translation, would be a fair paraphrase. The confident expectation thus expressed is that in the resurrection state the spirit will not be "naked," will have,i.e., its appropriate garment, a body--clothing it with the attributes of distinct individuality. To the Greek, Hades was a world of shadows. Of Hades, as an intermediate state, St. Paul does not here speak, but he is sure that, in the state of glory which seemed to him so near, there will be nothing shadowy and unreal. The conviction is identical with that expressed in1Corinthians 15:35-49, against those who, admitting the immortality of the spirit, denied the resurrection of the body.

Verse 3. -If so be that. The verse may be rendered, "If, that is, being clothed, we shall not be found naked." The word "naked" must then mean "bodiless," and the reference will be to those whom, at his coming, Christ shall findclothed in these mortal bodies, and not separated from them,i.e. quick and not dead (1 Thessalonians 4:17;1 Corinthians 15:51). This seems to be the simplest and most natural of the multitude of strange interpretations with which the pages of commentators are filled. It is true that the aoristendusamenoi, means literally, "having clothed ourselves," and that, in taking this meaning, we should have expected the perfect participleendedumenoi, having been clothed. If this be thought an insuperable difficulty, we must suppose the verse to mean "If, that is, in reality we shall be found [at Christ's coming] after having put on some intermediate body, and therefore not as mere disembodied spirits." But there is no allusion in Scripture to any intermediate body, nor is any gleam of light shed on the mode of life among the dead between death and resurrection, though the Church rejects the dream of Psychopannychia, or an interval of unconscious sleep. The uncertainty of the meaning is increased by two various readings,ei per instead ofei ge, which latter expresses greater doubt about the matter; andekdusamenoi (D, F, G), which would mean "if in reality, afterunclothing ourselves [i.e. after 'shuffling off this mortal coil'], we shall not be found naked." This seems to be the conjecture of some puzzled copyists, who did not see that acontrast, and not a coincidence, between the two expressions is intended. If this reading were correct, it would mean, as Chrysostom says, "Even if we would lay aside the body. we shall not there be presentedwithout a body, but with thesame body which has then become incorruptible." It is quite untenable to make "clothed" mean "clothedwith righteousness," as Olshausen does. In the Talmud, 'Shabbath' (f. 152, 2), the righteous are compared to men who keep from stain the robes given them by a king (i.e. their bodies), which robes the king deposits in his treasury and sends the wearers away (bodiless) in peace; but foolish servants stain these robes, and the king sends the robes to the wash, and the wearers in prison.

Parallel Commentaries ...


because
εἴ(ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

when we are clothed,
ἐνδυσάμενοι(endysamenoi)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1746:To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.

we will not be found
εὑρεθησόμεθα(heurethēsometha)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2147:A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

naked.
γυμνοὶ(gymnoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1131:Rarely: stark-naked; generally: wearing only the under-garment; bare, open, manifest; mere. Of uncertain affinity; nude.


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