Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 5:5
American Standard Version
Now he that wrought us for this very thing is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Amplified® Bible
Now He Who has fashioned us [preparing and making us fit] for this very thing is God, Who also has given us the [Holy] Spirit as a guarantee [of the fulfillment of His promise].
Contemporary English Version
God is the one who makes all of this possible. He has given us his Spirit to make us certain that he will do it.
Darby English Version
Now he that has wrought us for this very thing [is] God, who also has given to us the earnest of the Spirit.
Good News Bible
God is the one who has prepared us for this change, and he gave us his Spirit as the guarantee of all that he has in store for us.
International Standard Version
God has prepared us for this and has given us his Spirit as a guarantee.
King James Version
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
New American Standard Bible
Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge.
New International Version
Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
New King James Version
Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now God prepared us for this very purpose , who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge.
Young's Literal Translation
And He who did work us to this self-same thing `is' God, who also did give to us the earnest of the Spirit;
