2 Corinthians 1:19 bbe — For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we were preaching among you, even I and Silvanus and Timothy, was not Yes and No…

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"For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we were preaching among you, even I and Silvanus and Timothy, was not Yes and No, but in him is Yes."

— 2 Corinthians 1:19, Bible in Basic English

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2 Corinthians 1 — Context

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And by way of Corinth to go into Macedonia, and from there to come back again to you, so that you might send me on my way to Judaea.

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If then I had such a purpose, did I seem to be changing suddenly? or am I guided in my purposes by the flesh, saying, Yes, today, and, No, tomorrow?

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As God is true, our word to you is not Yes and No.

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For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we were preaching among you, even I and Silvanus and Timothy, was not Yes and No, but in him is Yes.

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For he is the Yes to all the undertakings of God: and by him all the words of God are made certain and put into effect, to the glory of God through us.

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Now he who makes our faith strong together with you, in Christ, and has given us of his grace, is God;

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And it is he who has put his stamp on us, even the Spirit, as the sign in our hearts of the coming glory.

2 Corinthians 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 1:19 say?
2 Corinthians 1:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we were preaching among you, even I and Silvanus and Timothy, was not Yes and No, but in him is Yes.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 1:19 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 1:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 19.
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 1:19.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 1:19 in?
2 Corinthians 1:19 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 1:19?
2 Corinthians 1:19 reads (BBE): “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we were preaching among you, even I and Silvanus and Timothy, was not Yes and No, but in him is Yes.” 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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