2 Corinthians 1:20-22

Paul's Change of Plans

20 For l all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our m Amen to God for his glory. 21 And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and n has anointed us, 22 and who has also o put his seal on us and p given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. 1

  1. Cross References
    Romans 15:8
    For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs.
    Hebrews 10:23
    Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
  2. Cross References
    Revelation 3:14
    And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: 'The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation.
    1 Corinthians 14:16
    Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can anyone in the position of an outsider say "Amen" to your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are saying?
  3. Cross References
    1 John 2:20
    But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.
    1 John 2:27
    But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie - just as it has taught you, abide in him.
  4. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:13
    In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
    Ephesians 4:30
    And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
  5. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 5:5
    He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
    Ephesians 1:14
    Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
    Romans 8:16
    The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.
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