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2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1:20

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

Modern
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
Traditional
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Literal
For as many as are the promises of God, in Him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through Him the “Amen” through us is for glory to God.
Latin
Quotquot enim promissiones Dei sunt, in illo Est: ideo et per ipsum Amen Deo ad gloriam nostram.

Original

Greek
English
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:20

God has confirmed the Old Testament prophecies by fulfilling them through Christ. This the "Yes." Believers respond with "Amen," which means "confirmed and agreed."

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.

Glossary

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Topics

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