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2 Corinthians 1:19-21
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2 Corinthians 1:19-21
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19 The Son of God, Jesus Christ, the one that Silas, Timothy, and I told you about was not yes and no. In Christ it has always been yes. 20 The yes to all of God’s promises is in Christ. And that is why we say “Amen” through Christ to the glory of God. 21 And God is the one who makes you and us strong in Christ. God is also the one who chose us for his work.[a]
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- 2 Corinthians 1:21 chose us for his work Literally, “anointed us.” In Greek this word is related to the title “Christ,” which means “anointed one.” See “anoint” and “Christ” in the Word List.
2 Corinthians 1:19-21
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2 Corinthians 1:19-21
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19 For the Son of God,(A) Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silas[a](B) and Timothy(C)—was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always(D) been “Yes.” 20 For no matter how many promises(E) God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen”(F) is spoken by us to the glory of God.(G) 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm(H) in Christ. He anointed(I) us,
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- 2 Corinthians 1:19 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
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