Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

We that

That mortality

Bible References

We that

2 Peter 1:13
But I consider it the right thing to do, as long as I am in this "tent" [Note: This is an allusion to his still being alive], to stir up your memory [of these things],

Do

2 Corinthians 5:2
For indeed, we groan while in this "house," longing to be covered over by our heavenly dwelling place,

But

2 Corinthians 5:3
because when we are covered by it, we will not be found naked [i.e., without a suitable dwelling for our body].

That mortality

1 Corinthians 15:53
For this [body] that can decay must be clothed with [a body] which cannot decay. And this [body] that can die must be clothed with [a body] which cannot die.