2 Corinthians 1:21

“Now he which stablisheth us with you, etc..] Two things are in this verse ascribed to God. First, the establishing of the saints in Christ; in which may be observed, that the people of God are in a firm, settled, established state and condition; they are encircled in the arms of everlasting love; they are secure of the favour of God; they are engraven on his hands, and set as a seal on his heart, from whence they can never be removed; they are taken into his family by adopting grace; and will never be turned out; they are in a state of justification, and shall never enter into condemnation; they are regenerated and sanctified by the Spirit of God, and shall never finally and totally fall…”

“stablisheth us . . . in Christ--that is, in the faith of Christ--in believing in Christ. anointed us--As "Christ" is the "Anointed" (which His name means), so "He hath anointed (Greek, "chrisas") us," ministers and believing people alike, with the Spirit (Co2 1:22; Jo1 2:20, Jo1 2:27). Hence we become "a sweet savor of Christ" (Co2 2:15).”

“Now he which stablisheth us - He who makes us firm (ὁ βέβαιῶν ἡμᾶς ho bebaiōn hēmas); that is, he who has confirmed us in the hopes of the gospel, and who gives us grace to be faithful, and firm in our promises. The object of this is to trace all to God, and to prevent the appearance of self-confidence, or of boasting. Paul had dwelt at length on his own fidelity and veracity. He had taken pains to prove that he was not inconstant and fickle-minded. Here he says, that this was not to be traced to himself, or to any native goodness, but was all to be traced to God. It was God who had given them all confident hope in Christ; and it was God who had given him grace to adhere to His…”

“I say, to the glory of God - For it is God alone that is able to fulfil these promises. That establisheth us - Apostles and teachers. With you - All true believers. In the faith of Christ; and hath anointed us - With the oil of gladness, with joy in the Holy Ghost, thereby giving us strength both to do and suffer his will. 2 Corinthians 1:22”

“1:21-22 Paul’s ministry was enabled, commissioned (literally anointed), and endorsed by God, who equipped him for his work. • along with you: All believers are identified . . . as his own (literally sealed) by the Holy Spirit, who is God’s gift to his people (see Rom 8:1-27; Gal 3:2-7; 5:5-6, 16-26; Eph 1:13-14). • First installment is a commercial term for a deposit or down payment, guaranteeing full possession (see 2 Cor 5:5; Eph 1:14).”

“stablisheth: Co2 5:5; Psa 37:23, Psa 37:24, Psa 87:5, Psa 89:4; Isa 9:7, Isa 49:8, Isa 62:7; Rom 16:25; Col 2:7; Th1 3:13; Th2 2:8, Th2 2:17, Th2 3:3; Pe1 5:10 anointed: Psa 45:7; Isa 59:21, Isa 61:1; Joh 3:34; Act 10:38; Rom 8:9; Jo1 2:20, Jo1 2:27; Rev 1:6, Rev 3:18 2 Corinthians 1:22”