Paraphrase. 'Well, then, it is God who is continually strengthening the spiritual bond which unites both us and you to Christ, and who has set us apart to declare His message.'

21. The fact that St. Paul (like the Corinthians) was consecrated to God was the guarantee that he would be faithful in all his dealings with them. Stablisheth us with you in Christ] The underlying thought is that of the union of Christ and the Christian: cp. Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:3, and Intro. Anointed] sacramentally set apart to office.

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