2 Corinthians 5:5

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And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now he who made us for this very thing is God, who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now{G1161} he that hath wrought{G2716}{(G5666)} us{G2248} for{G1519} the selfsame thing{G846}{G5124} is God{G2316}, who{G3588} also{G2532} hath given{G1325}{(G5631)} unto us{G2254} the earnest{G728} of the Spirit{G4151}.

Strong's King James

(5) Now The One who prepared us for this is אֱלֹהִים Elohim, who keeps giving us the רוּחַ *Ruach-Spirit as a first instalment.

The F.O.G
[5] God Himself has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us His Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing everything He has promised - like an engagement ring assuring us of the wedding to come.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

And He who did work us to this self-same thing is God, who also did give to us the earnest of the Spirit;

Young's Literal Translation

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