Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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 (II Corinthians 5:4).
who also—The oldest manuscripts omit "also."
earnest of the Spirit—(See on II 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).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Corinthians 5:5:
2 Corinthians 6:17
Ephesians 2:10
1 Thessalonians 4:15
Revelation 14:13
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