2 Corinthians 1:20

For, many as were the promises of God, in Christ is the ‘Yes’ that fulfils them. Therefore, through Christ again, let the ‘Amen’ rise, through us, to the glory of God.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

19The Son of God, Christ Jesus, whom we — Silas, Timothy, and I — proclaimed among you, never wavered between ‘Yes’ and ‘No.’ With him it has always been ‘Yes.’

21God who brings us, with you, into close union with Christ, and who consecrated us,

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Cross References

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 men 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 →

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