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].
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.
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.
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;
