2 Corinthians 5:5
The Message
5 1-5 For instance, we know that when these bodies of ours are taken down like tents and folded away, they will be replaced by resurrection bodies in heaven—God-made, not handmade—and we’ll never have to relocate our “tents” again. Sometimes we can hardly wait to move—and so we cry out in frustration. Compared to what’s coming, living conditions around here seem like a stopover in an unfurnished shack, and we’re tired of it! We’ve been given a glimpse of the real thing, our true home, our resurrection bodies! The Spirit of God whets our appetite by giving us a taste of what’s ahead. He puts a little of heaven in our hearts so that we’ll never settle for less.
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2 Corinthians 5:5
Amplified Bible
5 Now He who has made us and prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the [Holy] Spirit as a pledge [a guarantee, a down payment on the fulfillment of His promise].
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2 Corinthians 5:5
Common English Bible
5 Now the one who prepared us for this very thing is God, and God gave us the Spirit as a down payment for our home.
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2 Corinthians 5:5
New Living Translation
5 God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has given us his Holy Spirit.
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2 Corinthians 5:5
New International Version
5 Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.(A)
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