2 Corinthians 1:21
Now it is God who confirms us with you in Christ, and he appointed us,
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
In Context
20For all the promises of God are “Yes” in him. So also through him we say “Amen” to the glory of God.
22he set his seal on us and he gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee of what is to come.
Cross References
Psalms 37:23It is by Yahweh that a man's steps are established, 1 the man whose way is commendable in God's sight. 1
Psalms 87:5Of Zion it will be said, “Each of these was born in her; 1 and the Most High himself will establish her.” 1
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, 1 as he rules on the throne of David, and over his kingdom, 1 to establish it and sustain it 1 with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and for evermore. 1 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this. 1
Isaiah 59:21As for me, this is my covenant with them—says Yahweh—my spirit who is upon you, and my words which I have put in your mouth, will not leave your mouth, or go out of the mouth of your children, or go out of the mouth of your children's children—says Yahweh—from this time and forever.”
Isaiah 62:7Do not allow him to rest until he reestablishes 1 Jerusalem and makes it a praise on earth. 1
Acts 10:38the events concerning Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed 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 →