2 Corinthians 1:20
For, many as were the promises of God, in Christ is the ‘Yes’ that fulfills them. Therefore, through Christ again, let the ‘Amen’ rise, through us, to the glory of God.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
In Context
21God who brings us, with you, into close union with Christ, and who consecrated us,
Cross References
Genesis 3:15I will establish hostility between you and the woman, between your offspring and hers, who will wound your head, and you will wound their heel.”
Genesis 49:10The sceptre will not pass from Judah, nor the royal staff from between his feet, and to him is due the obedience of the people.
Psalms 102:16when the Lord shall have built up Zion, and revealed himself in his glory,
Matthew 6:13and take us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’
Luke 2:14“glory to God on high, and on earth peace among those in whom he finds pleasure.”
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 1:16-24
Paul's Sincerity and Affliction. ( a. d. 57.) 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judæa. 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.… Read the whole commentary →