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while we are in this tent
Paul speaks of the physical body as if it were a "tent."
in this tent, we groan
The word "tent" refers to "the earthly dwelling that we live in."
being burdened
Paul refers to the difficulties that the physical body experiences as if they were heavy objects that are difficult to carry.
We do not want to be unclothed ... we want to be clothed
Here "to be unclothed" refers to the death of the physical body; "to be clothed" refers to the resurrection body that God will give.
to be unclothed
"to be without clothes" or "to be naked"
so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life
The physical body that will die will be replaced by a resurrection body that will live forever.
so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life
"so that life may swallow up what is mortal"