“If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.”
Because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked — the fear of nakedness (gymnos) is eschatological vulnerability. The heavenly dwelling ensures that believers will not stand at judgment stripped of identity or protection. Embodiment—being clothed—is secured.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 5:3
“If so be that being unclothed we shall not be found naked.” That is, even if we have put off the body, we shall not be presented there without a body, but even with the same one made incorruptible. But some read, and it deserves very much to be adopted, “If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.” For lest all should be confident because of the Resurrection, he says, “If so be that being clothed,” that is, having obtained incorruption and an incorruptible…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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