Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
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).
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
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).
Literal English (YLT)ⓘYoung's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.Young's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.
and He who is confirming you with us into Christ, and did anoint us, [is] God,
Greek (New Testament)ⓘA Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.A Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.
ο δε βεβαιων ημας συν υμιν εις χριστον και χρισας ημας θεος
King James VersionⓘKing James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
Now he that establisheth us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God;
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
Now he who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God,
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.
Now he who makes our faith strong together with you, in Christ, and has given us of his grace, is God;