2 Corinthians 1:21
God has given both us and you the inner strength to stand firm in Christ. God has anointed us,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
In Context
22placed his stamp of approval on us, and given us the guarantee of the Spirit to convince us.
Cross References
Psalms 37:23The Lord shows the right path to those who follow him, and is happy with the way they live.
Psalms 87:5It will be said concerning Jerusalem, “Everyone was born there,” and the Most High will make it secure.
Isaiah 9:7His rule and the peace he brings know no limits and will never come to an end. He will sit on David's throne and rule his kingdom, making it secure. He will operate from principles of justice and goodness, from the time he begins his rule and for all eternity. The Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.
Isaiah 59:21This is my agreement with them, says the Lord. My Spirit, who is upon you, won't leave you, and my words that I have given you to speak will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children, and on the lips of your descendants, from now until forever, says the Lord.
Isaiah 62:7Don't give the Lord a rest either, until he finishes his work, until he makes Jerusalem the most praiseworthy place on earth.
Acts 10:38It's about Jesus of Nazareth—how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went around doing good, healing all those who were under the devil's control, for God was with him.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 1:16-24
Paul's Sincerity and Affliction. ( a. d. 57.) 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judæa. 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.… Read the whole commentary →