Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 2 Corinthians 1:21

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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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).

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