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2 Corinthians 1

2 Cor. 1:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he which
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
stablisheth
bebaioo (Greek #950)
to stabilitate (figuratively)
KJV usage: confirm, (e-)stablish.
Pronounce: beb-ah-yo'-o
Origin: from 949
s us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
with
sun (Greek #4862)
with or together (but much closer than 3326 or 3844), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
KJV usage: beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
Pronounce: soon
Origin: a primary preposition denoting union
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
in
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
hath anointed
chrio (Greek #5548)
to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
KJV usage: anoint.
Pronounce: khree'-o
Origin: probably akin to 5530 through the idea of contact
t us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
, is God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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2 Thess. 2:17• 17encourage your hearts and stablish in every good work and word. (2 Thess. 2:17)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace that called you unto his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, after having suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)
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1 John 2:20,27• 20And ye have anointing from the Holy One, and know all things.
 27And as for you, the anointing which ye received from him abideth in you, and ye have no need that anyone should teach you; but as the same anointing teacheth you, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him. (1 John 2:20,27)
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Rev. 3:18• 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire that thou mayest wax rich, and white garments that thou mayest be clothed and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifested; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:18)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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stablisheth.
2 Cor. 5:5• 5Now he that wrought us for this very thing [is] God, that gave us the earnest of the Spirit. (2 Cor. 5:5)
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Psa. 37:23‑24•  (Psa. 37:23‑24)
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Psa. 87:5•  (Psa. 87:5)
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Psa. 89:4•  (Psa. 89:4)
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Isa. 9:7•  (Isa. 9:7)
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Isa. 49:8•  (Isa. 49:8)
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Isa. 62:7•  (Isa. 62:7)
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Rom. 16:25• 25Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to [the] revelation of [the] mystery kept secret in everlasting times, (Rom. 16:25)
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Col. 2:7• 7rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, even as ye were taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. (Col. 2:7)
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1 Thess. 3:13• 13in order to establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. (1 Thess. 3:13)
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2 Thess. 2:8,17• 8and then shall be revealed the lawless one, whom the Lord Jesus shall destroy with the breath of his mouth, and bring to nought by the manifestation of his coming;
 17encourage your hearts and stablish in every good work and word. (2 Thess. 2:8,17)
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2 Thess. 3:3• 3But faithful is the Lord who shall stablish you and keep from evil. (2 Thess. 3:3)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace that called you unto his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, after having suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)
anointed.
Psa. 45:7•  (Psa. 45:7)
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Isa. 59:21•  (Isa. 59:21)
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Isa. 61:1•  (Isa. 61:1)
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John 3:34• 34for he whom God sent speaketh the words of God; for God giveth not the Spirit by measure. (John 3:34)
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Acts 10:38• 38Jesus of Nazareth how that God anointed him with [the] Holy Spirit and power; who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him. (Acts 10:38)
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Rom. 8:9• 9Ye however are not in flesh but in Spirit, if so be God's Spirit dwell in you. But if anyone has not Christ's Spirit, he is not of him. (Rom. 8:9)
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1 John 2:20,27• 20And ye have anointing from the Holy One, and know all things.
 27And as for you, the anointing which ye received from him abideth in you, and ye have no need that anyone should teach you; but as the same anointing teacheth you, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him. (1 John 2:20,27)
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Rev. 1:6• 6and he made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father: to him {i}be{/i} the glory and the might unto the ages of the ages. Amen. (Rev. 1:6)
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Rev. 3:18• 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire that thou mayest wax rich, and white garments that thou mayest be clothed and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifested; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:18)
• He that binds us fast to Christ is God; and the emphasis is all the greater, because God is expressed, not objectively, but as a predicate. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 1:21-24” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Now he that establishes us with you ine Christ, and has anointed us, is God,

JND Translation Notes

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e
Eis. lit. "unto." The word translated "establishes ... in" means "attaches firmly to," "connects firmly with."

W. Kelly Translation

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Now he that establisheth us with you in Christ, and anointed us is Goda,

WK Translation Notes

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a
The emphasis is all the greater, because God is expressed, not objectively, but as a predicate. Compare chapter 5:5, where a precisely similar construction occurs. The effect of the absence of the article is to characterize Him who works as is described in each instance.