2 Corinthians 1:21

Now, he that confirmeth us, together with you, for Christ, and hath anointed us, is God:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20For, how many soever be the promises of God, in him, is the Yea,—wherefore also, through him, [be] the Amen, unto God, for glory, through us.

22Who also hath sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23From Yahweh, are the steps of a man made firm, When, with his way, he is well pleased:

Psalms 87:5But, of Zion, it shall be said—This man and that were born in her, And the Highest himself shall establish her.

Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of dominion, and of prosperity, There shall be no end—Upon the throne of David and Upon his kingdom, By establishing it and By sustaining it, With justice and With righteousness,—From henceforth, Even unto times age-abiding: The jealousy of Yahweh of hosts, will perform this!

Isaiah 59:21And as for me, this, shall be my covenant with them, Saith Yahweh: My spirit that is upon thee, And my words which I have put in thy mouth,—Shall not be taken out of thy mouth—Nor out of the mouth of thy seed. Nor out of the mouth of thy seeds seed, Saith Yahweh, From henceforth even unto times age-abiding.

Isaiah 62:7Neither give rest, unto him, Until he establish and until he set forth Jerusalem as a praise in the earth!

Acts 10:38How God anointed him with Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the adversary, 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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