2 Corinthians 5:5

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

And he who has prepared us for this change is God, who has also given us his Spirit as a pledge.

Cross References

Romans 8:23

And not Nature only; but we ourselves also, though we have already a first gift of the Spirit-we ourselves are inwardly groaning, while we eagerly await our full adoption as Sons-the redemption of our bodies.

2 Corinthians 1:22

Also set his seal upon us, and gave us his Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of future blessings.

2 Corinthians 4:17

The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God's handiwork, created, by our union with Christ Jesus, for the good actions in doing which God had pre-arranged that we should spend our lives.

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve God's Holy Spirit; for it was through that Spirit that God sealed you as his, against the Day of Redemption.

1 John 3:24

And he who lays his commands to heart maintains union with Christ, and Christ with him. And by this we know that Christ maintains union with us--by our possession of the Spirit which he gave us.