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2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1:19

Paul’s Change of Plans · 2 Corinthians 1:12–24
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Translations

Modern
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”
Traditional
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
Literal
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, having been proclaimed among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not “Yes” and “No,” but it has been “Yes” in Him.
Latin
Dei enim Filius Jesus Christus, qui in vobis per nos prædicatus est, per me, et Silvanum, et Timotheum, non fuit Est et Non, sed Est in illo fuit.

Original

Greek
English
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:19

Silas was a famous Christian leader from the church in Antioch (see Acts 15:22, 27, 32; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 Peter 5:12).

2 Corinthians 1:18–20

But as surely as God is faithful: God is faithful, so we can trust him, His promises in Christ, and his work through the apostles.

2 Corinthians 1:18–22

Paul's enemies in Corinth had already attacked his character, calling him unreliable and deceitful (1:17). They then accused his entire message of being uncertain. In these verses, Paul responds to that accusation.

2 Corinthians 1:15–2:2

Paul had changed his travel plan. In 1 Corinthians 16:5, he hoped to visit Corinth after going through Macedonia. He had promised to visit Corinth earlier (perhaps in his “severe letter,” 2 Corinthians 7:8) on his way north. Now, he had to return to the original plan, and the earlier visit, which would have brought a double blessing, would not happen after all.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul Timothy: Paul's young disciple and co-worker

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians Silas Silvanus Timothy (Person)

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Ministers: should Preach with Consistency Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Silas: Becomes Paul's Companion Timothy: Preached to the Corinthians