Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. New Living Translation For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory. English Standard Version For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. Berean Standard Bible For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Berean Literal Bible For as many as are the promises of God, in Him is the "Yes." Therefore also in Him, the "Amen" by us is for glory to God. King James Bible For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. New King James Version For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. New American Standard Bible For as many as the promises of God are, in Him they are yes; therefore through Him also is our Amen to the glory of God through us. NASB 1995 For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us. NASB 1977 For as many as may be the promises of God, in Him they are yes; wherefore also by Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us. Legacy Standard Bible For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes. Therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us. Amplified Bible For as many as are the promises of God, in Christ they are [all answered] “Yes.” So through Him we say our “Amen” to the glory of God. Christian Standard Bible For every one of God’s promises is “Yes” in him. Therefore, through him we also say “Amen” to the glory of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible For every one of God’s promises is “Yes” in Him. Therefore, the “Amen” is also spoken through Him by us for God’s glory. American Standard Version For how many soever be the promises of God, in him is the yea: wherefore also through him is the Amen, unto the glory of God through us. Contemporary English Version Christ says "Yes" to all God's promises. This is why we have Christ to say "Amen" for us to the glory of God. English Revised Version For how many soever be the promises of God, in him is the yea: wherefore also through him is the Amen, unto the glory of God through us. GOD'S WORD® Translation Certainly, Christ made God's many promises come true. For that reason, because of our message, people also honor God by saying, "Amen!" Good News Translation for it is he who is the "Yes" to all of God's promises. This is why through Jesus Christ our "Amen" is said to the glory of God. International Standard Version For all God's promises are "Yes" in him. And so through him we can say "Amen," to the glory of God. Majority Standard Bible For all the promises of God are ?Yes? in Christ. And so in Him, our ?Amen? is spoken to the glory of God. NET Bible For every one of God's promises are "Yes" in him; therefore also through him the "Amen" is spoken, to the glory we give to God. New Heart English Bible For however many are the promises of God, in him they are "Yes." Therefore also through him they are "Amen," to the glory of God through us. Webster's Bible Translation For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us. Weymouth New Testament For all the promises of God, whatever their number, have their confirmation in Him; and for this reason through Him also our "Amen" acknowledges their truth and promotes the glory of God through our faith. World English Bible For however many are the promises of God, in him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through him is the “Amen”, to the glory of God through us. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor as many as [are] promises of God, in Him [are] the Yes, and in Him the Amen, for glory to God through us; Berean Literal Bible For as many as are the promises of God, in Him is the "Yes." Therefore also in Him, the "Amen" by us is for glory to God. Young's Literal Translation for as many as are promises of God, in him are the Yes, and in him the Amen, for glory to God through us; Smith's Literal Translation Forasmuch as the solemn promises of God in him yea, and in him Amen, for glory to God by us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor all the promises of God are in him, It is; therefore also by him, amen to God, unto our glory. Catholic Public Domain Version For whatever promises are of God are, in him, Yes. For this reason, too, through him: Amen to God for our glory. New American Bible For however many are the promises of God, their Yes is in him; therefore, the Amen from us also goes through him to God for glory. New Revised Standard Version For in him every one of God’s promises is a “Yes.” For this reason it is through him that we say the “Amen,” to the glory of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all the promises of God were in Christ, yes; therefore by his hand, we are given Amen to the glory of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For all The Promises of God in him, ( that is in The Messiah ), were “Yes”; because of this we give the “Amen” by him to the glory of God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor whatever promises of God there are, are in him yes, and in him amen, to the glory of God by us. Godbey New Testament For so many promises of God, in Him are yes; therefore indeed through him they are Amen unto the glory to God through us. Haweis New Testament for all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us. Mace New Testament for all the promises of God do center in him, and are verifyed by him to the glory of God by our preaching. Weymouth New Testament For all the promises of God, whatever their number, have their confirmation in Him; and for this reason through Him also our "Amen" acknowledges their truth and promotes the glory of God through our faith. Worrell New Testament For however many are the promises of God, in Him is the "Yea"; wherefore, also, through Him is the "Amen," to the glory of God through us. Worsley New Testament but was yea in Him, (for all the promises of God are in Him yea, and in Him amen,) to the glory of God by us: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Change of Plans…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.” 20For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. 21Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us,… Cross References Romans 15:8-9 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, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 2 Peter 1:4 Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. Ephesians 1:13-14 And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 55:11 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. Numbers 23:19 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? Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. Treasury of Scripture For all the promises of God in him are yes, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us. all. Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Genesis 49:10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Amen. Isaiah 65:16 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; unto. 2 Corinthians 4:6,15 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ… Psalm 102:16 When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Jump to Previous Acknowledges Amen Christ Confirmation Effect Faith Find Glory However Promises Promotes Reason Soever Truth Undertakings Utter Whatever Wherefore WordsJump to Next Acknowledges Amen Christ Confirmation Effect Faith Find Glory However Promises Promotes Reason Soever Truth Undertakings Utter Whatever Wherefore Words2 Corinthians 1 1. Paul salutes the Corinthians;3. he encourages them against troubles, 5. by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him, 8. so particularly in his late danger in Asia. 12. And calling both his own conscience and theirs, 15. he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, 23. but of his care for them. For all the promises of God This phrase refers to the numerous promises found throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. These promises include covenants made with figures like Abraham, Moses, and David, as well as prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. The promises encompass blessings, redemption, and eternal life. They are foundational to the faith and hope of believers, demonstrating God's faithfulness and unchanging nature. are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 2 Corinthians, writing to the church in Corinth to address various issues and to defend his apostleship. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges, where Paul established a church during his missionary journeys. 3. Jesus Christ Central to the verse, as the fulfillment of all God's promises. 4. God The ultimate promise-maker whose faithfulness is affirmed in Christ. 5. The Corinthian Church The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of division, immorality, and questions about Paul's authority. Teaching Points The Certainty of God's PromisesGod's promises are unwavering and find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Believers can trust in the reliability of God's word. Christ as the Fulfillment Jesus is the embodiment of all God's promises. Understanding His role helps believers grasp the depth of God's faithfulness. The Role of 'Amen' Saying "Amen" is an affirmation of faith and agreement with God's promises. It is a declaration of trust and submission to His will. Living for God's Glory Our response to God's promises should be to live in a way that glorifies Him, reflecting His faithfulness in our lives. Encouragement in Trials In times of difficulty, remembering that God's promises are 'Yes' in Christ provides hope and strength to persevere.(20) All the promises of God . . .--Literally, as many as are the promises of God. Many of the better MSS. give a different reading: "In him is the Yea, wherefore also by him is the Amen to God for glory by our means." The thought in either case is the same. The promises of God have been fulfilled and ratified in Christ. He was, as it were, a living incarnate "Amen" to those promises. Comp. St. John's use of the word Amen as a name of Christ, the "faithful and true witness" (Revelation 3:14). The words "by us" are determined by the context as referring to the preacher rather than to the hearers of the Word.Verse 20. - For all the promises of God in him are yea; rather, For so many as be the promises of God, in him is the yea. All the promises of God find in him their unchangeable fulfilment. He was "a minister to confirm the promises" alike to the Jews and the Gentiles (Romans 15:8, 9); and "the premise of the eternal inheritance" can only be fulfilled in him (Hebrews 9:15). And in him Amen. The true reading is," Wherefore by him also is the Amen to God, uttered by us to his glory" (א, A, B, C, F, G, etc.). In Christ is the "yea" of immutable promise and absolute fulfilment; the Church utters the "Amen" of perfect faith and grateful adoration. Here, as in 1 Corinthians 14:16, we have a proof of the ancientness of the custom by which the congregation utters the "Amen" at the end of praise and prayer. But as the "yea" is in Christ, so it is only through him that we can receive the grace to utter aright the "Amen" to the glory of God. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. all ὅσαι (hosai) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. [the] promises ἐπαγγελίαι (epangeliai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [are] τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. “Yes” Ναί (Nai) Particle Strong's 3483: Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [Christ]. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. so διὸ (dio) Conjunction Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. through δι’ (di’) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Him, αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [our] τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. “Amen” Ἀμὴν (Amēn) Hebrew Word Strong's 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. is spoken ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [the] glory δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of God. Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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