2 Corinthians 1:22

Translations

Modern

…placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Traditional

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

Literal

…the One also having sealed us and having given the pledge of the Spirit in our hearts.

Latin

…qui et signavit nos, et dedit pignus Spiritus in cordibus nostris.

Original

Greek

English

…placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

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

Related verses

Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
2 Corinthians 5:5
And it is God who has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.
Ephesians 1:13–14
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
John 6:27
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
Romans 8:14–16
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Romans 8:9
You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
Revelation 9:4
They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Revelation 7:3
“Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.”
Romans 4:11
And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.
Revelation 2:17
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.

Glossary

Anointed One, Anointed Ones Baptism Baptism of the Spirit Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Heart Last Days New Covenant Promise Seal Second Letter to the Corinthians Spirit of God

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Earnest: A Pledge or Token Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Redemption: They Who Partake of Have an Earnest of the Completion of Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Seal of Certainty of Divine Approval Sealing of the Holy Spirit: Saints Receive Seals: Appropriation of Saints to God by the Spirit Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Earnest The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: A Seal: Authenticating The Gift of the Holy Spirit: An Earnest of the Inheritance of the Saints Trinity: The Holy

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