2 Corinthians 1:21
Now he who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God,
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
In Context
22who also sealed us and gave us the down payment of the Spirit in our hearts.
Cross References
Psalms 37:23A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.
Psalms 87:5Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of Armies will perform this.
Isaiah 59:21“As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit who is on you, and my words which I have put in your mouth shall not depart out of your mouth, nor out of the mouth of your offspring, nor out of the mouth of your offspring’s offspring,” says the LORD, “from now on and forever.”
Isaiah 62:7and give him no rest until he establishes, and until he makes Jerusalem a praise on the earth.
Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who 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 →