2 Corinthians 1:18 net — But as God is faithful, our message to you is not“Yes” and“No.”

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"But as God is faithful, our message to you is not“Yes” and“No.”"

— 2 Corinthians 1:18, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 1 — Context

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And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us,

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and through your help to go on into Macedonia and then from Macedonia to come back to you and be helped on our way into Judea by you.

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Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I? Or do I make my plans according to mere human standards so that I would be saying both“Yes, yes” and“No, no” at the same time?

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But as God is faithful, our message to you is not“Yes” and“No.”

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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.

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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.

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But it is God who establishes us together with you in Christ and who anointed us,

2 Corinthians 1:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 1:18 say?
2 Corinthians 1:18 in the NET Bible reads: “But as God is faithful, our message to you is not“Yes” and“No.””
Where is 2 Corinthians 1:18 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 1:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 18.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 1:18.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 1:18 in?
2 Corinthians 1:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 1:18?
2 Corinthians 1:18 reads (NET): “But as God is faithful, our message to you is not“Yes” and“No.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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