2 Corinthians 1:21
Now he who maketh us with you steadfast in Christ, and anointed us, is God;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
In Context
20For as to all the promises of God, in him is yea, and in him amen, to the glory of God through us.
22he who also sealed us, and gave the Spirit as a pledge in our hearts.
Cross References
Psalms 37:23The steps of the good man are directed by the LORD; He delighteth himself in his way.
Psalms 87:5And of Zion it shall be said, “Men of every nation were born there, And the Most High hath established her.”
Isaiah 9:7His dominion shall be great, And peace without end shall be upon the throne of David and his kingdom, To fix and establish it Through justice and equity, Henceforth and forever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will do this.
Isaiah 59:21And as for me, this is my covenant with them, saith Jehovah: My spirit, which is upon thee, And my words, which I have put in thy mouth, They shall not depart from thy mouth, Nor from the mouth of thy sons, Nor from the mouth of thy sons' sons, saith Jehovah, From this time forth forever.
Isaiah 62:7And give him no rest, Until he establish Jerusalem, and make her a praise in the earth!
Acts 10:38relating to Jesus of Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all that were overpowered by the Devil; 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 →