2Cor 5:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. wrought us-- framed us by redemption, justification, and sanctification. for the selfsame thing-- "unto" it; namely, unto what is mortal of us being swallowed up in life ( ). who also-- The oldest manuscripts omit "also." earnest of the Spirit-- (See on ). It is the Spirit (as "the first-fruits") who creates in us the groaning desire for our coming deliverance and glory ( ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 5:5

5. wrought us--framed us by redemption, justification, and sanctification.

for the selfsame thing--"unto" it; namely, unto what is mortal of us being swallowed up in life (2Co 5:4).

who also--The oldest manuscripts omit "also."

earnest of the Spirit--(See on 2Co 1:22). It is the Spirit (as "the first-fruits") who creates in us the groaning desire for our coming deliverance and glory (Ro 8:23).