2 Corinthians 1:19
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
who
G3588
ὁ
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 29
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ὁ
who
G3588
ὁ
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ
of God
G2316
θεοῦ
of God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
4 of 29
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
υἱὸς
the Son
G5207
υἱὸς
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
5 of 29
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
6 of 29
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ὁ
who
G3588
ὁ
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δι'
by
G1223
δι'
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
11 of 29
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
κηρυχθείς
was preached
G2784
κηρυχθείς
was preached
Strong's:
G2784
Word #:
13 of 29
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
δι'
by
G1223
δι'
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
14 of 29
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
γέγονεν
was
G1096
γέγονεν
was
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
21 of 29
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
23 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀλλὰ
but
G235
ἀλλὰ
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
25 of 29
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
Cross References
Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.Revelation 1:8I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.Revelation 1:17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:2 John 1:9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.Revelation 2:18And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;Acts 18:5And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.Revelation 1:11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.Hebrews 1:11They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;Acts 15:22Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Historical Context
Written around AD 55-56 from Macedonia after Paul's 'painful visit' to Corinth (2:1). The Corinthian church faced challenges to Paul's apostolic authority from 'super-apostles' (11:5) who valued eloquence over cruciform ministry. Paul writes to defend his ministry, explain his changed travel plans, and restore relationship with this fractious congregation.
Questions for Reflection
- Do I proclaim a Christ who is unequivocal 'Yes' to God's promises, or hedge with qualifications?
- How does Christ's consistency provide foundation for my integrity when others question my motives?
- What gospel truth must remain 'Yes'—no vacillating—regardless of cultural pressure?
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Analysis & Commentary
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—Paul shifts from travel plans to gospel's core: Jesus Christ, ho huios tou theou (ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ θεοῦ, "the Son of God"), proclaimed kērychtheis (κηρυχθείς, "heralded") by Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy during the original mission (Acts 18).
Was not yea and nay, but in him was yea—perfect gegonen (γέγονεν, "has become and remains") emphasizes permanence. Christ doesn't oscillate; He IS 'Yes'—the fulfillment, affirmation, ratification of every divine promise.