Parallel Verses
Amplified
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.
New American Standard Bible
For
King James Version
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Holman Bible
For every one of God’s promises
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.
A Conservative Version
For as many as be promises of God, in him is the Yes, and in him the Truly, for glory to God through us.
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.
An Understandable Version
For [no matter] how many promises God has made, in Christ [the answer] is "yes" [i.e., Christ has fulfilled all of God's promises to mankind]. Also, through Christ, the "amen" [Note: This word is always translated elsewhere as "May it be so"] can be said by us in order to honor God.
Anderson New Testament
For whatever promises of God there are, are in him yes, and in him amen, to the glory of God by us.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
For as many as are the promises of God, in him they are Yes. And so through him we speak our Amen to the glory of God.
Daniel 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.
Darby Translation
For whatever promises of God there are, in him is the yea, and in him the amen, for glory to 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.
Goodspeed New Testament
for to all the promises of God he supplies the "Yes" that confirms them. That is why we utter the "Amen" through him, when we give glory to God.
John Wesley New Testament
For all the promises of God are yea in him, and amen in him, to the glory of God by us.
Julia Smith Translation
Forasmuch as the solemn promises of God in him yea, and in him Amen, for glory to God by us.
King James 2000
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For as many as [are the] promises of God, in him [they are] "yes"; therefore also through him [is] the "amen" to the glory of God through us.
Modern King James verseion
For all the promises of God in Him are yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God by us.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For all the promises of God, in him are "Yea": and are in him "Amen," unto the laud of God through us.
Moffatt New Testament
for in him is the 'yes' that affirms all the promises of God. Hence it is through him that we affirm our 'amen' in worship, to the glory of God.
Montgomery New Testament
For however many are the promises of God, in him they are "Yes." Therefore also through him let the Amen be said by our voices 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.
Noyes New Testament
For as to all the promises of God, in him is yea, and in him amen, to the glory of God through us.
Sawyer New Testament
for all the promises of God, the yes in him, and the Amen in him, are for glory to God by us.
The Emphasized Bible
For, how many soever be the promises of God, in him, is the Yea, - wherefore also, through him, be the Amen, unto God, for glory, through us.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
for all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For, many as were the promises of God, in Christ is the 'Yes' that fulfils them. Therefore, through Christ again, let the 'Amen' rise, through us, to the glory of God.
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
But with Him it is always "Yes," for, as many as the promises of God may be, through Him they are always "Yes." This is why our "Amen" through Him is for the glory of God when spoken by us.
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.
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:
Youngs 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;
Themes
Amen » A word used to reenforce a statement
God » Promises of characteristics of » Grounded in Christ
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Grounded in Christ
The promises of God » Are » Yea and amen in Christ
Truth » Of God » Exhibited in his » Fulfillment of promises in Christ
the Truth of God » Exhibited in his » Fulfilment of promises in Christ
Topics
Interlinear
Hosos
En
ἐν
En
Usage: 2128
Usage: 0
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 1:20
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 1:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Delays His Visit To Corinth
19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me, Silvanus, and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but has proved to be “Yes” in Him [true and faithful, the divine “Yes” affirming God’s promises]. 20 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. 21 Now it is God who establishes and confirms us [in joint fellowship] with you in Christ, and who has anointed us [empowering us with the gifts of the Spirit];
Phrases
Cross References
Revelation 3:14
1 Corinthians 14:16
Otherwise if you bless [and give thanks to God] in the spirit only, how will any outsider or someone who is not gifted [in spiritual matters] say the “Amen” [of agreement] to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is [eternally changeless, always] the same yesterday and today and forever.
Genesis 3:15
“And I will put enmity (open hostility)
Between you and the woman,
And between your seed (offspring) and her
He shall [fatally] bruise your head,
And you shall [only] bruise His heel.”
Genesis 22:18
Through your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have heard and obeyed My voice.”
Genesis 49:10
“The scepter [of royalty] shall not depart from Judah,
Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,
Until Shiloh [the Messiah, the Peaceful One] comes,
And to Him shall be the obedience of the peoples.
Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever;
May his name continue as long as the sun;
And let men bless themselves by him;
Let all nations call him blessed.
Psalm 102:16
For the Lord has built up Zion;
He has appeared in His glory and brilliance;
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Listen carefully, the
Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 65:16
“Because he who blesses himself on the earth
Will bless himself by the God of truth and faithfulness;
And he who swears [an oath] on the earth
Will swear by the God of truth and faithfulness;
Because the former troubles are forgotten,
And because they are hidden from My sight.
Matthew 6:13
Luke 1:68-74
“Blessed (praised, glorified) be the Lord, the God of Israel,
Because He has visited us and brought redemption to His people,
Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest [heaven],
And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.”
John 1:17
For the Law was given through Moses, but grace [the unearned, undeserved favor of God] and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 3:5
Jesus answered,
John 14:6
Jesus said to him,
Acts 3:25-26
You are the sons (descendants) of the prophets and [heirs] of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your seed (descendant) all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’
Acts 13:32-39
And we are bringing you the good news of the promise made to our fathers (ancestors),
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 11:36
For from Him [all things originate] and through Him [all things live and exist] and to Him are all things [directed]. To Him be glory and honor forever! Amen.
Romans 15:7-9
Therefore, [continue to] accept and welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted and welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give us the Light of the knowledge of the glory and majesty of God [clearly revealed] in the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:15
For all [these] things are for your sake, so that as [God’s remarkable, undeserved] grace reaches to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of [our great] God.
Galatians 3:16-18
Now the promises [in the covenants] were decreed to Abraham and to his seed. God does not say, “And to seeds (descendants, heirs),” as if [referring] to many [persons], but as to one, “And to your Seed,” who is [none other than] Christ.
Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture has imprisoned
Ephesians 1:6
to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ].
Ephesians 1:12-14
so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory.
Ephesians 2:7
[and He did this] so that in the ages to come He might [clearly] show the immeasurable and unsurpassed riches of His grace in [His] kindness toward us in Christ Jesus [by providing for our redemption].
Ephesians 3:8-10
To me, [though I am] the very least of all the saints (God’s people), this grace [which is undeserved] was graciously given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the good news of the incomprehensible riches of Christ [that spiritual wealth which no one can fully understand],
Colossians 1:27
God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
2 Thessalonians 1:10
when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day [that is, glorified through the changed lives of those who have accepted Him as Savior and have been set apart for His purpose], and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed and trusted [and confirmed in your lives].
Hebrews 6:12-19
so that you will not be [spiritually] sluggish, but [will instead be] imitators of those who through faith [lean on God with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in His power] and by patient endurance [even when suffering] are [now] inheriting the promises.
Hebrews 7:6
But this person [Melchizedek] who is not from their Levitical ancestry received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who possessed the promises [of God].
Hebrews 9:10-15
For they [the gifts, sacrifices, and ceremonies] deal only with [clean and unclean] food and drink and various ritual washings, [mere] external regulations for the body imposed [to help the worshipers] until the time of reformation [that is, the time of the new order when Christ will establish the reality of what these things foreshadow—a better covenant].
Hebrews 11:13
All these died in faith [guided and sustained by it], without receiving the [tangible fulfillment of God’s] promises, only having seen (anticipated) them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Hebrews 11:39-40
And all of these, though they gained [divine] approval through their faith, did not receive [the fulfillment of] what was promised,
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you by the [power of the] Holy Spirit [who was] sent from heaven. Into these things even the angels long to look.
1 John 2:24-25
As for you, let that remain in you [keeping in your hearts that message of salvation] which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, you too will remain in the Son and in the Father [forever].
1 John 5:11
And the testimony is this: God has given us eternal life [we already possess it], and this life is in His Son [resulting in our spiritual completeness, and eternal companionship with Him].
Revelation 7:12
saying,
“Amen! Blessing and glory and majesty and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might belong to our God forever and ever. Amen.”