2 Corinthians 5:1-8 For we know that if our earthly “house” i.e., our physical body which is like a tent, is torn down, we have the promise of a building from God, a never ending “house” in heaven that is not made by human hands.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ For we know that if our earthly “house” [i.e., our physical body] which is like a tent, is torn down, we have [the promise of] a building from God, a never ending “house” in heaven that is not made by human hands. ² For indeed, we groan while in this “house,” longing to be covered over by our heavenly dwelling place, ³ because when we are covered by it, we will not be found naked [i.e., without a suitable dwelling for our body]. ⁴ For indeed, we who are in this “tent” groan under its burden, not [wanting] to be uncovered, but to be covered over. Then our mortal body will be swallowed up [i.e., replaced] by [never ending] life. ⁵ Now God is the One who has prepared us for this very thing [i.e., the receiving of a new body to live in]. He has [also] given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment. [Note: This refers to the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit as being a guarantee that we will receive the balance of our inheritance in the form of a new body]. ⁶ So, we are always encouraged and know that, while we are at home in our [physical] body, we are away from the Lord, ⁷ for we live by faith, not by what we see. ⁸ We are encouraged, I say, and would rather be away from our body and at home with the Lord.