2 Corinthians 5:5

Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 5:5

BSB

And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.

AKJV

Now he that has worked us for the selfsame thing is God, who also has given to us the earnest of the Spirit.

CPDV

Now the One who accomplishes this very thing in us is God, who has given us the pledge of the Spirit.

ERV

Now he that wrought us for this very thing is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

NHEB

Now he who made us for this very thing is God, who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit.

SMT

And he having brought us about to this same, God, he having also given us the pledge of the Spirit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 5:5

NowG1161ConjunctionhethathathwroughtG2716Verb usG2248 forG1519PrepositiontheselfsamethingG5124 isG846 GodG2316Noun Masculine whoG3588 alsoG2532ConjunctionhathgivenG1325VerbuntousG2254theearnestG728Noun MasculineoftheSpiritG4151Noun Neuter

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 5:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 5:5

Summary

God provides assurance through Holy Spirit

Event

Spirit given as guarantee

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD