CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>2 Corinthians 1:19 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."</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/2_corinthians/1-19.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/2/47_2Co_01_19.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="2 Corinthians 1:19 - Paul's Change of Plans" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="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." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/2_corinthians/1-19.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/2_corinthians/1-19.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/2_corinthians/">2 Corinthians</a> > <a href="/2_corinthians/1.htm">Chapter 1</a> > Verse 19</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad19.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-18.htm" title="2 Corinthians 1:18">◄</a> 2 Corinthians 1:19 <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm" title="2 Corinthians 1:20">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/1.htm">New International Version</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silas and Timothy—was not &#8220Yes&#8221 and &#8220No,&#8221 but in him it has always been &#8220Yes.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what he says. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in him it is always Yes. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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 always been "Yes" in Him. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but in Him was Yes. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not yes and no, but has been yes in Him. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by us— by me and Silvanus and Timothy— was not yes and no, but is yes in Him. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not yes and no, but is yes in Him. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not yes and no, but has become yes in Him. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me, Silvanus, and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but has proved to be “Yes” in Him [true and faithful, the divine “Yes” affirming God’s promises]. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you—Silvanus, Timothy, and I—did not become “Yes and no.” On the contrary, in him it is always “Yes.” <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—did not become &#8220Yes and no"; on the contrary, a final &#8220Yes&#8221 has come in Him. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him is yea. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is because Jesus Christ the Son of God is always "Yes" and never "No." And he is the one Silas, Timothy, and I told you about. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him is yea. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God's Son, Jesus Christ, whom I, Silvanus, and Timothy told you about, was true not false. Because of him our message was always true. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was preached among you by Silas, Timothy, and myself, is not one who is "Yes" and "No." On the contrary, he is God's "Yes"; <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> For God's Son, Jesus the Messiah, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not "Yes" and "No." But with him it is always "Yes." <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/2_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, the one who was proclaimed among you by us--by me and Silvanus and Timothy--was not "Yes" and "No," but it has always been "Yes" in him. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me, Silvanus, and Timothy, was not "Yes and no," but in him is "Yes." <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me, and Silvanus, and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For Jesus Christ the Son of God--He who was proclaimed among you by us, that is by Silas and Timothy and myself--did not show Himself a waverer between "Yes" and "No." But it was and always is "Yes" with Him. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not “Yes and no,” but in him is “Yes.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for the Son of God, Jesus Christ, having been preached through us among you—through me and Silvanus and Timotheus—did not become Yes and No, but in Him it has become Yes; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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 always been "Yes" in Him. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for the Son of God, Jesus Christ, among you through us having been preached -- through me and Silvanus and Timotheus -- did not become Yes and No, but in him it hath become Yes; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who proclaimed in you by us, by me, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but was yea in him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ who was preached among you by us, by me, and Sylvanus, and Timothy, was not, It is and It is not, but, It is, was in him. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you through us, through myself and Sylvanus and Timothy, was not Yes, and No; but was simply Yes in him. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed to you by us, Silvanus and Timothy and me, was not “yes” and “no,” but “yes” has been in him. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not “Yes and No”; but in him it is always “Yes.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Ti-mo’the-us, was not yes and no, but with him always yes. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For The Son of God, Yeshua The Messiah, who was preached by us to you ( by me, by Sylvanus and by Timotheus ), was not “Yes” and “No', but in him was, “Yes”!<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me and Sylvanus and Timothy, was not yes and no, but in him was yes. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For Christ Jesus, the Son of God, the one being preached by us, through me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yes and no, but it was yes in him. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us?by me and Silvanus and Timotheus?was not yea and nay, but there was yea in him; <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for what I, and Timothy, and Silvanus preached concerning Jesus Christ, the son of God, is not inconsistent, but invariably the same. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For Jesus Christ the Son of God--He who was proclaimed among you by us, that is by Silas and Timothy and myself--did not show Himself a waverer between "Yes" and "No." But it was and always is "Yes" with Him. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, Who was preached among you through us?through me and Sylvanus and Timothy?was not "Yea" and "Nay," "Nay," but in Him is "Yea." <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For Jesus Christ the Son of God, who was preached among you by us, even by me, and Silvanus, and Timothy, was not yea and nay, <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/1-19.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=193" 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> …18But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</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.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kērychtheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">was proclaimed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4610.htm" title="4610: Silouanou (N-GMS) -- Silvanus, a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Of Latin origin; silvan; Silvanus, a Christian.">Silvanus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheou (N-GMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy,</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was</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> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: gegonen (V-RIA-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">it has always been</a> <a href="/greek/3483.htm" title="3483: Nai (Prtcl) -- Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.">“Yes.”</a> 20For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.…<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="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/john/1-17.htm">John 1:17</a> For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a> Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8</a> For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, <a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a> Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. <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="/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="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a> God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-4</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, <a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4-5</a> But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, / to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Colossians 1:19-20</a> For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, / and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a> For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3</a> how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Hebrews 2:17</a> For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yes and no, but in him was yes.the Son.<a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.<a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16,17</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God… even.<a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a> And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.Silas.<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a> And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.<a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.<a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a> Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Always</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Show</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Silvanus</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Silva'nus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Timothy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm">Always</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Silvanus</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Silva'nus</a> <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Timothy</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>For the Son of God, Jesus Christ This phrase identifies Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God, affirming His deity and central role in Christian faith. The title "Son of God" is significant in both Old and New Testament contexts, indicating Jesus' unique relationship with the Father (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a>, <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). It underscores His authority and mission, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>).who was proclaimed among you Paul emphasizes the preaching of Jesus Christ to the Corinthians, highlighting the apostolic mission to spread the Gospel. This proclamation is rooted in the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and reflects the early church's commitment to evangelism. The phrase suggests a personal and communal reception of the message, indicating the establishment of the Corinthian church through apostolic teaching.by me and Silvanus and Timothy Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy were key figures in the early church, working together to spread the Gospel. Their collaboration is documented in Acts and the Pauline Epistles, showing a model of teamwork in ministry (<a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Acts 15:40</a>, <a href="/1_thessalonians/1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a>). This partnership underscores the importance of unity and shared mission in the church's expansion.was not “Yes” and “No,” This phrase addresses the consistency and reliability of God's promises in Christ. Unlike human decisions that can be uncertain or changeable, God's promises are steadfast. This reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness (<a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>, <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>), assuring believers of the certainty of His word.but in Him it has always been “Yes.” In Christ, all of God's promises find their fulfillment and affirmation (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a>). This "Yes" signifies the assurance and fulfillment of God's covenantal promises through Jesus, who is the ultimate "Amen" to God's plan (<a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14</a>). It highlights the certainty and reliability of salvation and God's eternal purposes realized in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, the Son of God, whose promises are affirmed as "Yes" in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote 2 Corinthians, emphasizing the consistency and reliability of God's promises through Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/s/silvanus.htm">Silvanus (Silas)</a> A companion of Paul, known for his missionary work and proclamation of the Gospel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and close associate of Paul, involved in the ministry and proclamation of Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> The city where the church addressed in this letter was located, known for its diverse and often challenging cultural environment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_christ's_promises.htm">The Certainty of Christ's Promises</a> Jesus Christ is the ultimate affirmation of God's promises. In a world of uncertainty, believers can find assurance in the unwavering "Yes" of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_witnesses.htm">The Role of Faithful Witnesses</a> Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy serve as examples of faithful witnesses who consistently proclaim the truth of Christ. Believers are called to be reliable witnesses in their own lives. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_christian_living.htm">Consistency in Christian Living</a> Just as Christ is consistent in His promises, Christians are encouraged to live lives marked by integrity and consistency, reflecting the truth of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Community in Ministry</a> The mention of Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy highlights the importance of working together in ministry. Believers should seek to support and collaborate with one another in their spiritual journeys. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_faithfulness.htm">Trust in God's Faithfulness</a> The passage reassures believers of God's faithfulness. In times of doubt or difficulty, Christians can rely on the certainty of God's promises fulfilled 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/key_events_in_silas's_biblical_life.htm">What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?</a> <a href="/q/what_makes_someone_an_ex-christian.htm">What defines someone as an ex-Christian?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_permit_doctrinal_confusion.htm">Why does God allow doctrinal confusion?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) By me and Silvanus and Timotheus.--We note an undesigned coincidence with <a href="/acts/18-5.htm" title="And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.">Acts 18:5</a>, where Silas (whose identity with Silvanus is thus proved) is related to have come with Timotheus to join St. Paul at Corinth. The three names are joined together in the same order in <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm" title="Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, to the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.">1Thessalonians 1:1</a>, and <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm" title="Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:">2Thessalonians 1:1</a>.Was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.--From the forensic point of view, this was, of course, hardly an adequate defence against the charge of inconsistency. The argument was, so to speak, one of ethical congruity. It was infinitely unlikely that one who preached Christ, the absolutely True Christ, who enforced every precept with the emphatic "Amen, Amen" (the word occurs thirty-one times in St. Matthew, fourteen times in St. Mark, seven times in St. Luke, and in its reduplicated form twenty-five times in St. John), "Verily, verily," should afterwards be shamelessly untruthful, and use words that paltered with a double sense.But in him was yea.--Better, but in him Yea has been and still is so, as His great characterising word.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - For. This is a proof of what he has just said. His preaching was as firm as a rock; for, tried by time, it had proved itself a changeless" yea," being a preaching of Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever. By me and Silvanus and Timotheus. They are mentioned because they had been his companions in the first visit to Corinth (<a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a>), and he wishes to show that his preaching of Christ had never wavered. "Silvanus" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:1</a>) is the "Silas" of <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a>. He disappears from the New Testament in this verse, unless he be the "Silvanus" of <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">1 Peter 5:12</a>. Was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. "Became not (proved not to be) yes and no (in one breath, as it were, and therefore utterly untrustworthy), but in him there has been a yea." The perfect, "has become," means that in him the everlasting" yes" has proved itself valid, and still continues to be a changeless affirmation (<a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was proclaimed κηρυχθείς (kērychtheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. by δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. me ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Silvanus Σιλουανοῦ (Silouanou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4610.htm">Strong's 4610: </a> Silvanus, a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Of Latin origin; 'silvan'; Silvanus, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Timothy, Τιμοθέου (Timotheou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. was ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. 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. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. it has always been γέγονεν (gegonen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. “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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">2 Corinthians 1:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-19.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 1:19 For the Son of God Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 1:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 1:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 1:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 1:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>