New International Version But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” New Living Translation As surely as God is faithful, our word to you does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” English Standard Version As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been Yes and No. Berean Standard Bible But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” Berean Literal Bible But faithful is God, that our word to you⁺ is not “Yes” and “No.” King James Bible But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. New King James Version But as God is faithful, our word to you was not Yes and No. New American Standard Bible But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. NASB 1995 But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. NASB 1977 But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. Legacy Standard Bible But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no. Amplified Bible But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time]. Berean Annotated Bible But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you⁺ is not “Yes” and “No.” Christian Standard Bible As God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes and no.” Holman Christian Standard Bible As God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes and no.” American Standard Version But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not yea and nay. Contemporary English Version God can be trusted, and so can I, when I say our answer to you has always been "Yes" and never "No." English Revised Version But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not yea and nay. GOD'S WORD® Translation You can depend on God. Our message to you isn't false; it's true. Good News Translation As surely as God speaks the truth, my promise to you was not a "Yes" and a "No." International Standard Version As certainly as God is faithful, we haven't talked to you with mixed messages like that. NET Bible But as God is faithful, our message to you is not "Yes" and "No." New Heart English Bible But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not "Yes and no." Webster's Bible Translation But as God is true, our word towards you was not yea and nay. Weymouth New Testament As certainly as God is faithful, our language to you is not now "Yes" and now "No." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut as surely as God is faithful, our message to you was not “Yes” and “No.” World English Bible But as God is faithful, our word toward you was not “Yes and no.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd God [is] faithful, that our word to you did not become Yes and No, Berean Literal Bible But faithful is God, that our word to you⁺ is not “Yes” and “No.” Young's Literal Translation and God is faithful, that our word unto you became not Yes and No, Smith's Literal Translation And God faithful, for our word to you was not yea or nay. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut God is faithful, for our preaching which was to you, was not, It is, and It is not. Catholic Public Domain Version But God is faithful, so our word, which was set before you, was not, in him, both Yes and No. New American Bible As God is faithful, our word to you is not “yes” and “no.” New Revised Standard Version As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been “Yes and No.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut as God is true, our word to you was not yes and no. Aramaic Bible in Plain English God is trustworthy, so that our word to you was not “Yes” and “No”. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut God is true; for our preaching to you was not yes and no: Godbey New Testament But God is faithful, that our word which is to you is not yes and no. Haweis New Testament But as sure as God is true, our word to you was not yea and nay. Mace New Testament God is my witness, I never prevaricated with you. Weymouth New Testament As certainly as God is faithful, our language to you is not now "Yes" and now "No." Worrell New Testament But, as God is faithful, our word to you is not "Yea" and "Nay." Worsley New Testament But the faithful God, He knows, that our word to you was not yes and no. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Paul's Change of Plans…17When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”? 18But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”… Cross References But as surely as God is faithful, 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. our message to you 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. / By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. Galatians 1:11 For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. is not “Yes” and “No.” Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” Titus 1:2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.” John 8:26 “I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.” 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Psalm 89:35 Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— Treasury of Scripture But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no. as. 2 Corinthians 1:23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. 2 Corinthians 11:31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. John 7:28 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. word. Jump to Previous Faithful Language Message Surely Towards True. WordJump to Next Faithful Language Message Surely Towards True. Word2 Corinthians 1 1. Paul salutes the Corinthians;3. he encourages them against troubles, 5. by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him, 8. so particularly in his late danger in Asia. 12. And calling both his own conscience and theirs, 15. he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, 23. but of his care for them. But as surely as God is faithful, God has shown Himself utterly dependable in every covenant promise, from His covenant with Abraham to His enduring promise to David’s house. His faithfulness reached its fullest revelation in the sending of His Son, and believers hold fast because “He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). 1Co 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son… our message to you Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy had proclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Corinthians: Christ died for sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:1–4). A change in Paul’s travel plans had not altered either his character or the saving message entrusted to him. 1Co 15:1-2 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel… is not “Yes” and “No.” The gospel does not offer conflicting promises or uncertain salvation. Paul’s plans could be revised by circumstances and by God’s direction, but the message of Christ remained settled and true. The Son of God is not divided or unreliable; in Him every promise of God finds its “Yes” (2 Corinthians 1:19–20). Mat 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’… Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church and defending his integrity and the consistency of his message. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece where the church Paul is addressing is located. Known for its diverse culture and moral challenges. 3. God The ultimate source of faithfulness and truth, whose character is reflected in the consistency of Paul's message. 4. Corinthian Church The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with internal conflicts and questioning Paul's authority and message. 5. Timothy and Silvanus (Silas) Fellow workers with Paul mentioned earlier in the chapter, who also preached the consistent message of Christ to the Corinthians. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness as a FoundationGod's faithfulness is the bedrock of our faith. Just as Paul assures the Corinthians of the consistency of his message, we can trust in the unwavering nature of God's promises. Integrity in Communication As believers, our words should reflect the truth and consistency of God's character. We should strive to be clear and honest in our communication, avoiding ambiguity. Consistency in Ministry Like Paul, our ministry and witness should be marked by consistency. Our message about Christ should not waver, reflecting the unchanging truth of the Gospel. Trust in Leadership The Corinthians' questioning of Paul's integrity serves as a reminder to trust in godly leadership, recognizing that true leaders reflect God's faithfulness in their actions and words. Reliance on God's Promises In times of doubt or uncertainty, we can rely on the promises of God, knowing they are not 'Yes' and 'No,' but are always 'Yes' in Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 1:18?2. How does 2 Corinthians 1:18 affirm God's faithfulness in our daily lives? 3. What does "our message to you is not 'Yes' and 'No'" teach us? 4. How can we ensure our words reflect God's truth, as in 2 Corinthians 1:18? 5. Connect 2 Corinthians 1:18 with James 5:12 on being truthful in speech. 6. How can we apply God's unwavering faithfulness to our personal commitments? 7. How does 2 Corinthians 1:18 affirm God's faithfulness in keeping His promises? 8. What does 2 Corinthians 1:18 reveal about the nature of truth in Christian doctrine? 9. How does 2 Corinthians 1:18 challenge the reliability of human promises compared to God's? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 1? What Does 2 Corinthians 1:18 Mean But as surely as God is faithful• Paul grounds everything he says in God’s unchanging character. Numbers 23:19 reminds us, “God is not a man, that He should lie,” and 1 Corinthians 1:9 echoes, “God is faithful, who has called you.” • By tying his statement to the Lord’s faithfulness, Paul assures believers that whatever follows carries the weight of divine reliability, not mere human intention. • Lamentations 3:23 points out that God’s mercies are “new every morning,” underscoring how steady He is even when circumstances shift. our message to you • Paul’s “message” (literally, what he preached and taught) came from God, not from personal agenda. He stressed the same truth in 1 Thessalonians 2:4: “We speak not to please men, but God.” • 1 Corinthians 2:2 shows his focus: “For I decided to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” • Because the content originates with a faithful God, the message itself carries that same integrity. is not “Yes” and “No.” • Paul is denying any vacillation or double-talk. His critics claimed he was unreliable (v.17), but he answers that God-given words cannot be both affirming and denying at once. • James 1:17 says that with the Father of lights there is “no variation or shadow of turning,” so a gospel rooted in Him cannot be fickle. • Jesus taught in Matthew 5:37, “Let your ‘Yes’ be yes, and your ‘No,’ no.” Paul imitates that same straightforwardness. • In the very next verses (2 Corinthians 1:19-20) he adds that all God’s promises are “Yes” in Christ; therefore, any seeming contradiction would undermine the certainty secured in Jesus. summary God’s flawless faithfulness guarantees that Paul’s gospel is clear, consistent, and trustworthy. The apostle’s words do not swing between “Yes” and “No” because they flow from the God who never changes and whose promises find their unwavering “Yes” in Christ. (18) As God is true.—Literally, as God is faithful. The words were one of St. Paul’s usual formulæ of assertion. (Comp. 1Corinthians 1:9; 1Corinthians 10:13; 2Thessalonians 3:3.) In other instances it is followed commonly by a statement as to some act or attribute of God. Here it is more of the nature of an oath: “As God is faithful in all His words, so my speech” (the vague term is used to include preaching, writing, personal intercourse) “is true and faithful also.” There had been no “Yes” and “No” in the same breath; no saying one thing when he meant another.Verse 18. - But as God is true; rather, but God is faithful, whatever man may be (1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 John 1:9). Our word towards you, etc. The verse should be rendered, But God is faithful, because (faithful herein, that) our preaching to you proved itself to be not yea and may. Whatever you may say of my plans and my conduct, there was one thing which involved an indubitable "yea," namely, my preaching to you. In that, at any rate, there was nothing capricious, nothing variable, nothing vacillating. St. Paul, in a manner characteristic to his moods of deepest emotion, "goes off at a word." The Corinthians talked of his "yea" and "nay" as though one was little better than the other, and neither could be depended on; well, at any rate, one thing, and that the most essential, was as sure as the faithfulness of God.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek But [as surely as]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. God [is] Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. faithful, πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. message λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. “Yes” Ναί (Nai) Particle Strong's 3483: Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. “No.” Οὔ (Ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Additonal Resources 2 Corinthians 1:18 Blue Letter Bible2 Corinthians 1:18 Bible Gateway 2 Corinthians 1:18 Bible.com 2 Corinthians 1:18 NIV |
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