2 Corinthians 5:5

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

2 Corinthians 5:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 5:5

Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing
By "the selfsame thing" is meant, either the cross, the burden of sorrows and afflictions, under which the saints groan whilst here, which God has appointed them unto, and therefore to be bore patiently by them; or that glory and immortality, which they, as vessels of mercy, were prepared by him for from everlasting; for which their bodies and souls are formed by him in creation, and for which they are made meet in regeneration, by the curious workmanship of his Spirit and grace upon them: and seeing he "is God", and not man, who hath wrought them for this, either by his secret purposes and preparations of grace in eternity, or by his open works of creation and regeneration in time; there is no doubt but they shall certainly enjoy it, since his counsels are immutable, and he is a rock, and his work is perfect; whatever he begins he finishes, nor is he ever frustrated of his end: one of Stephens's copies adds, "and hath anointed us", which seems to have been transcribed from ( 2 Corinthians 1:21 ) .

Who also hath given us the earnest of the Spirit;
and therefore may be assured of possessing the inheritance, of which he is the earnest; see ( 2 Corinthians 1:22 ) .

2 Corinthians 5:5 In-Context

3 that, being so clothed, we shall not be found naked.

4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened, not because we would be unclothed, but clothed about, that mortality might be swallowed up by life.

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

6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord;

7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.