2 Corinthians 1:15-24 ▼

15 And with this confidence I was purposing to come to you⁺ before, so that you⁺ might have a second grace,

16 and through you⁺ to pass through into Macedonia, and to come to you⁺ again from Macedonia, and to be sent forth by you⁺ to Judea.

17 Therefore, purposing this, then, did I use lightness? Or do I purpose what I purpose according to flesh, so that with me it may be “Yes, yes” and “No, no”?

18 But faithful is God, that our word to you⁺ is not “Yes” and “No.”

19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, having been proclaimed among you⁺ by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not “Yes” and “No,” but it has been “Yes” in Him.

20 For as many as are the promises of God, in Him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through Him the “Amen” through us is for glory to God.

21 Now the One establishing us with you⁺ into Christ, and having anointed us, is God,

22 the One also having sealed us and having given the pledge of the Spirit in our hearts.

23 But I call God as witness upon my soul, that sparing you⁺ I did not yet come to Corinth.

24 Not that we lord it over your⁺ faith, but we are fellow workers with you⁺ of joy; for in the faith you⁺ stand firm.