2 Corinthians 1:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:20

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 , Romans 15:9 ); 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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:20

The certainty of Divine promises. I. ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD . From the first ( Genesis 3:15 ) which points to the Saviour's first coming, to the last ( Revelation 22:20 ) which assures us of his second coming, these are all very good. Their range is vast, their bounty large, their comfort sweet and strong. They bring balm to our wounds, help to our infirmities, rest to our weariness, encouragement to our prayers. They are "exceeding great and precious." Scattered as the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:20

For all the promises of God in him - All the promises which God has made through him. This is another reason why Paul felt himself bound to maintain a character of the strictest veracity. The reason was, that God always evinced that; and that since none of His promises failed, he felt himself sacredly bound to imitate Him, and to adhere to all His. The promises of God which are made through Christ, relate to the pardon of sin to the penitent; the sanctification of his people: support in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

2 Corinthians 1:17-20. When I therefore was thus minded Having, therefore, purposed this; did I use lightness Did I lightly change my purpose? or, the things that I purpose in general; do I purpose according to the flesh Are my purposes grounded on carnal or worldly considerations? that with me there should be yea and nay Sometimes one, sometimes the other; that is, variableness and inconstancy in my counsels and actions, that none should know how to depend upon me for what they had... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

1:12-2:17 PAUL EXPLAINS HIS RECENT ACTIONSReasons for changing his plans (1:12-2:4)Certain people in Corinth had accused Paul of insincerity. According to them, Paul tried to give the impression through his conduct and his letters that he felt in a certain way, when he did not feel that way at all. Paul denies this. In all his behaviour, whether in dealing with people in general or in dealing with the Corinthians in particular, he has been sincere and straightforward. The same is true of his... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:20

all , &c. = as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are. and in Him. The texts read" Wherefore also through ( App-104 , 2 Corinthians 1:1 ) Him they are. "Amen, This Hebrew word is translated "verily" in the Gospels, except in Matthew 6:13 at the end of the Lord's Prayer, and at the close of each Gospel, It does not nec. in the Acts. In the Epistles it comes at the close of benedictions and doxologies. In the Revelation occasionally at the beginning. There are three exceptions,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:20

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.In God is yea ... and the Amen ... There is a profound inference in this verse to the effect that disbelieving God's chosen apostle Paul is a denial of the truth and righteousness of the Father himself. Paul said, in these words, "Believe me; believe God." No sterner or more dogmatic affirmation of his apostleship could be imagined.The Amen ... God will not... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

2 Corinthians 1:17-20. Yea, yea, and nay, nay?— The sense of these verses is, "I did not change my design through levity, nor did I purpose first one thing and then the contrary, as selfish views might determine me, 2 Corinthians 1:18. As God is true, we have never prevaricated with you, 2 Corinthians 1:19. For what I, Sylvanus, and Timothy have preached concerning Jesus Christ the Son of God, is not inconsistent, but invariably the same, 2 Corinthians 1:20. For all the promises of God are... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:20

20. Rather, How many soever be the promises of God, in Him is the "yea" ("faithfulness in His word": contrasted with the "yea and nay," 2 Corinthians 1:19, that is, inconstancy as to one's word). and in him Amen—The oldest manuscripts read, "Wherefore through Him is the Amen"; that is, In Him is faithfulness ("yea") to His word, "wherefore through Him" is the immutable verification of it ("Amen"). As "yea" is His word, so "Amen" is His oath, which makes our assurance of the fulfilment doubly... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

The consistency of Paul’s conduct 1:15-22Having claimed singleness of purpose in his dealings with the Corinthians, Paul proceeded to help them appreciate the fact that his behavior had been consistent with his Spirit-led purposes."Long-range plans may need to be modified as time goes by. In Paul’s case, his original plans were made in good faith with the best information he had at the time. Circumstances had altered, however, and it was necessary to revise those plans." [Note: Kent, p. 37.] read more

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