2 Corinthians 1:21

God who brings us, with you, into close union with Christ, and who consecrated us,

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Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;

In Context

20For, many as were the promises of God, in Christ is the “Yes” that fulfils them. Therefore, through Christ again, let the “Amen” rise, through us, to the glory of God.

22also set his seal on us, and gave us his Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of future blessings.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23The Lord supports the steps of those with whom he is pleased.

Psalms 87:5As for Zion it will be said each and all were born in her.’ The Lord will preserve her.

Acts 10:38the story, I mean, of Jesus of Nazareth, and how God consecrated him his Christ by enduing him with the Holy Spirit and with power; and how he went about doing good and curing all who were under the power of the devil, because 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 →

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