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19 (A) This is because Jesus Christ the Son of God is always “Yes” and never “No.” And he is the one Silas,[a] Timothy, and I told you about.

20 Christ says “Yes” to all God's promises. This is why we have Christ to say “Amen”[b] for us to the glory of God. 21 And so God makes it possible for you and us to stand firmly together with Christ. God is also the one who chose us

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  1. 1.19 Silas: The Greek text has “Silvanus,” which is another form of the name Silas.
  2. 1.20 Amen: The word “amen” is used here with the meaning of “yes.”

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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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:19 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas