Verse 4

For indeed we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed, but that we would be clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 15:53-54 : 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
• 2 Cor 5:2 : 2 For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:
• 2 Pet 1:13 : 13 And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
• Isa 25:8 : 8 He hath swallowed up death for ever; and the Lord Jehovah will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people will he take away from off all the earth: for Jehovah hath spoken it.