2 Corinthians 1:20 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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²⁰For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

2 Corinthians 1:20 —

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 2:24-25
Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. …
Galatians 3:22
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Revelation 7:12
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Ephesians 1:6
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 15-24)

The apostle here vindicates himself from the imputation of levity and inconstancy, in that he did not hold his purpose of coming to them at Corinth. His adversaries there sought all occasions to blemish his character, and reflect upon his conduct; and, it seemed, they took hold of this handle to reproach his person and discredit his ministry. Now, for his justification, I. He avers the sincerity o…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 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,” 2Co 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”…