2 Corinthians 5:1-4

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For 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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3 songs meet this passage

  • “Leave me wishin' still for one more day with you”

    One More Day · Diamond Rio

    strains against 2 Corinthians 5:1-4

    Where the song's longing has no resolution beyond more time on earth, this passage offers the hope of a future reunion beyond death that the lyrics don't reach for.

  • “I'm free up here, as high as a bird”

    Higher · Ally Brooke & Matoma

    resonates with 2 Corinthians 5:1

    The image of being freed and lifted mirrors Paul's confidence that an eternal dwelling awaits beyond this fragile body.

  • “Don't cry, 'cause on Earth we weren't meant to stay”

    My Love Is Your Love · Whitney Houston

    resonates with 2 Corinthians 5:1

    The idea that earthly life is temporary and something beyond awaits echoes Paul's hope of an eternal home beyond this body and world.

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