2 Corinthians 1:21

Translations

Modern

Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us,

Traditional

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

Literal

Now the One establishing us with you into Christ, and having anointed us, is God,

Latin

Qui autem confirmat nos vobiscum in Christo, et qui unxit nos Deus:

Original

Greek

English

Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us,

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:21–22

God enabled, commissioned (literally anointed), and endorsed Paul's ministry, equipping him for his work.
both us and you: The Holy Spirit identifies all believers as God's own (literally sealed). The Holy Spirit is God's gift to his people (see Romans 8:1–27; Galatians 3:2–7; 5:5–6, 16–26; Ephesians 1:13–14).
a pledge of what is to come: A pledge is a commercial term for a deposit or down payment, guaranteeing full possession (see 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:14).

2 Corinthians 1:18–22

Paul's enemies in Corinth had already attacked his character, calling him unreliable and deceitful (1:17). They then accused his entire message of being uncertain. In these verses, Paul responds to that accusation.

2 Corinthians 1:15–2:2

Paul had changed his travel plan. In 1 Corinthians 16:5, he hoped to visit Corinth after going through Macedonia. He had promised to visit Corinth earlier (perhaps in his “severe letter,” 2 Corinthians 7:8) on his way north. Now, he had to return to the original plan, and the earlier visit, which would have brought a double blessing, would not happen after all.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Baptism God’s New Covenant The Holy Spirit’s Work

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2 Corinthians 1:21

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