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our word toward you was not yea and nay. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But as God is faithful, our word to you was not Yes and No. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time]. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes and no.” <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As God is faithful, our message to you is not &#8220Yes and no.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not yea and nay. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God can be trusted, and so can I, when I say our answer to you has always been "Yes" and never "No." <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not yea and nay. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You can depend on God. Our message to you isn't false; it's true. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> As surely as God speaks the truth, my promise to you was not a "Yes" and a "No." <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> As certainly as God is faithful, we haven't talked to you with mixed messages like that. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you was not ?Yes? and ?No.? <a href="/net/2_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> But as God is faithful, our message to you is not "Yes" and "No." <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not "Yes and no." <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But as God is true, our word towards you was not yea and nay. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As certainly as God is faithful, our language to you is not now "Yes" and now "No." <a href="/web/2_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> But as God is faithful, our word toward you was not “Yes and no.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And God [is] faithful, that our word to you did not become Yes and No, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But God is faithful, that our word to you was not "Yes" and "No." <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and God is faithful, that our word unto you became not Yes and No, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And God faithful, for our word to you was not yea or nay.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But God is faithful, for our preaching which was to you, was not, It is, and It is not. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But God is faithful, so our word, which was set before you, was not, in him, both Yes and No. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> As God is faithful, our word to you is not “yes” and “no.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been “Yes and No.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But as God is true, our word to you was not yes and no. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> God is trustworthy, so that our word to you was not “Yes” and “No”.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But God is true; for our preaching to you was not yes and no: <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But God is faithful, that our word which is to you is not yes and no. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But as sure as God is true, our word to you was not yea and nay. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> God is my witness, I never prevaricated with you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As certainly as God is faithful, our language to you is not now "Yes" and now "No." <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, as God is faithful, our word to you is not "Yea" and "Nay." <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But the faithful God, He knows, that our word to you was not yes and no. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/1-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=187" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Paul's Change of Plans</a> …17When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”? 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But as surely as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God is</a> <a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistos (Adj-NMS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">faithful,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">message</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3483.htm" title="3483: Nai (Prtcl) -- Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.">“Yes”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">“No.”</a> 19For 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a> Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. <a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a> Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a> Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. <a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">1 Samuel 15:29</a> Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a> in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Romans 3:4</a> Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.” <a href="/john/8-26.htm">John 8:26</a> “I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.” <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">1 John 5:20</a> And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. <a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Psalm 89:35</a> Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/1_john/2-21.htm">1 John 2:21</a> I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a> The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a> Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no.as.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a> Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">2 Corinthians 11:31</a> The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.<a href="/john/7-28.htm">John 7:28</a> Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.word.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">Language</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-36.htm">Message</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-44.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Language</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 1</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Paul salutes the Corinthians;</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">he encourages them against troubles, </a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him,</a> 8. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">so particularly in his late danger in Asia.</a> 12. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">And calling both his own conscience and theirs,</a> 15. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, </a> 23. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">but of his care for them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But as surely as God is faithful This phrase emphasizes the unwavering faithfulness of God, a central theme throughout the Bible. In the Old Testament, God's faithfulness is highlighted in His covenants with figures like Abraham (Genesis 15) and David (2 Samuel 7). The New Testament continues this theme, with passages such as <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> affirming that God who promised is faithful. This assurance of God's faithfulness serves as the foundation for Paul's argument, underscoring that just as God is consistent and reliable, so too is the message delivered by Paul and his companions.our message to you Paul refers to the gospel message he preached to the Corinthians. This message is rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as outlined in <a href="/1_corinthians/15.htm">1 Corinthians 15:1-4</a>. The context here is Paul's defense of his integrity and the consistency of his message. The Corinthians had questioned Paul's reliability due to his change in travel plans (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-17</a>), but Paul insists that the message itself remains unchanged and trustworthy.is not “Yes” and “No.” This phrase addresses the accusations of inconsistency against Paul. In the cultural context of the time, a person's word was a reflection of their character. Paul uses this phrase to assert that his message is not contradictory or unreliable. The gospel he preaches is not subject to change or ambiguity, reflecting the unchanging nature of Christ, who is described as the same yesterday, today, and forever (<a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a>). This consistency is a reflection of the divine truth and reliability of the message of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church and defending his integrity and the consistency of his message. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece where the church Paul is addressing is located. Known for its diverse culture and moral challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate source of faithfulness and truth, whose character is reflected in the consistency of Paul's message. 4. <a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with internal conflicts and questioning Paul's authority and message. 5. <a href="/topical/t/timothy_and_silvanus.htm">Timothy and Silvanus (Silas)</a> Fellow workers with Paul mentioned earlier in the chapter, who also preached the consistent message of Christ to the Corinthians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_as_a_foundation.htm">God's Faithfulness as a Foundation</a> God's faithfulness is the bedrock of our faith. Just as Paul assures the Corinthians of the consistency of his message, we can trust in the unwavering nature of God's promises. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_communication.htm">Integrity in Communication</a> As believers, our words should reflect the truth and consistency of God's character. We should strive to be clear and honest in our communication, avoiding ambiguity. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_ministry.htm">Consistency in Ministry</a> Like Paul, our ministry and witness should be marked by consistency. Our message about Christ should not waver, reflecting the unchanging truth of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_leadership.htm">Trust in Leadership</a> The Corinthians' questioning of Paul's integrity serves as a reminder to trust in godly leadership, recognizing that true leaders reflect God's faithfulness in their actions and words. <a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god's_promises.htm">Reliance on God's Promises</a> In times of doubt or uncertainty, we can rely on the promises of God, knowing they are not 'Yes' and 'No,' but are always 'Yes' in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 1</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_fulfilled,_unfulfilled_prophecies.htm">In 2 Corinthians 1:18–20, Paul asserts God’s promises are always fulfilled—how do we reconcile this with other biblical prophecies that remain ambiguous or unfulfilled?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_fully_live_christ's_teachings.htm">How can we live fully in Christ's teachings?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_anthropopathism_mean.htm">What does 'Foolishness of the Message' mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_truth_reliant_on_belief_consistency.htm">Does truth depend on consistency within a belief system?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) As God is true.--Literally, as God is faithful. The words were one of St. Paul's usual formulae of assertion. (Comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm" title="God is faithful, by whom you were called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.">1Corinthians 1:9</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm" title="There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.">1Corinthians 10:13</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm" title="But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.">2Thessalonians 3:3</a>.) In other instances it is followed commonly by a statement as to some act or attribute of God. Here it is more of the nature of an oath: "As God is faithful in all His words, so my speech" (the vague term is used to include preaching, writing, personal intercourse) "is true and faithful also." There had been no "Yes" and "No" in the same breath; no saying one thing when he meant another.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - But as God is true; rather, but God is faithful, whatever man may be (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:24</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a>; <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a>). Our word towards you, etc. The verse should be rendered, But God is faithful, because (faithful herein, that) our preaching to you proved itself to be not yea and may. Whatever you may say of my plans and my conduct, there was one thing which involved an indubitable "yea," namely, my preaching to you. In that, at any rate, there was nothing capricious, nothing variable, nothing vacillating. St. Paul, in a manner characteristic to his moods of deepest emotion, "goes off at a word." The Corinthians talked of his "yea" and "nay" as though one was little better than the other, and neither could be depended on; well, at any rate, one thing, and that the most essential, was as sure as the faithfulness of God. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/1-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But [as surely as] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. God [is] Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. faithful, πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. message λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. “Yes” Ναί (Nai) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. “No.” Οὔ (Ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. 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