2 Corinthians 5:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

Wrought us - framed us by redemption, justification, and sanctification.

For (unto) the self-same thing - namely, unto our mortal part being swallowed up in life (2 Corinthians 5:4).

Who also. So C. But 'Aleph (') B omit "also:" inasmuch as He has given unto us.

Earnest of the Spirit (note, 2 Corinthians 1:22). It is the Spirit (as "the first-fruits") who creates in us the groaning desire for our coming deliverance and glory (Romans 8:23).

2 Corinthians 5:5

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