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xi.viii.vi-p21.3

xi.viii.vi-p21.370 words

5. wrought us—framed us by redemption, justification, and sanctification.

for the selfsame thing—"unto" it; namely, unto what is mortal of us being swallowed up in life (2Co 5:4).

who also—The oldest manuscripts omit "also."

earnest of the Spirit—(See on 2Co 1:22). It is the Spirit (as "the first-fruits") who creates in us the groaning desire for our coming deliverance and glory (Ro 8:23).