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.

Cross-reference

John 20:31 Parallel

John 20:31 states the gospel's purpose: to believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God—exactly what Paul preached.

Revelation 1:17 has Christ declaring 'I am the first and the last' and the living One who died and lives forever, reinforcing His eternal faithfulness.

In Revelation 1:11, Christ identifies Himself as the Alpha and Omega, first and last — directly affirming His eternal nature and 'always Yes'.

In 2 Peter 1:17, the Father's voice at the transfiguration affirms Jesus as His beloved Son, reinforcing the divine 'Yes' Paul preaches.

Hebrews 13:8 states Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever — a direct echo of the unwavering 'Yes' in Christ.

In Hebrews 1:11, the Son is eternal while creation perishes, reinforcing the unchanging nature of Christ who is always 'Yes'.

Acts 18:5 Historical context

Acts 18:5 shows Paul, Silas, and Timothy testifying that Jesus is the Christ — the same team and message Paul references here.

Acts 9:20 Parallel

Acts 9:20 shows Paul immediately preaching 'He is the Son of God'—the same proclamation he later describes in 2 Corinthians.

Acts 8:37 Parallel

Acts 8:37 contains the eunuch's confession 'Jesus Christ is the Son of God'—the very message Paul and his companions proclaimed.

Psalm 2:7 Allusion

Psalm 2:7 declares the Messiah as God's Son — the same title Paul applies to Jesus Christ in 1:19, grounding God's 'Yes' in him.

John 8:58 Parallel

John 8:58 records Jesus' claim 'I AM', identifying Him as the divine Son — the same Son Paul calls the unchangeable 'Yes' of God.

John 1:49 Parallel

In John 1:49, Nathanael confesses Jesus as the Son of God and King of Israel, echoing Paul's declaration of Christ's divine sonship.

Matthew 3:17 records God's voice at Jesus' baptism declaring him 'my beloved Son' — directly affirming Paul's claim that Jesus is the Son of God.

In Matthew 16:16, Peter confesses Jesus as 'the Christ, the Son of the living God' — the same identity Paul proclaims in 1:19.

In Matthew 17:5, God the Father declares Jesus His beloved Son, echoing Paul's affirmation that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who is always Yes.

In Matthew 26:63, Caiaphas demands Jesus confess if He is the Christ the Son of God, which aligns with Paul's identification of Jesus as the Son of God.

In Matthew 27:40, mockers challenge Jesus' sonship, contrasting with Paul's unwavering affirmation that Jesus is the Son of God who is always faithful.

In Matthew 27:54, the centurion declares Jesus truly the Son of God, confirming the same identity Paul proclaims in his preaching.

Mark 1:1 Parallel

In Mark 1:1, the gospel is introduced as about Jesus Christ the Son of God, directly matching Paul's foundational claim in 2 Corinthians.

Luke 1:35 Allusion

In Luke 1:35, the angel announces Jesus will be called the Son of God, grounding the title Paul later uses for Christ.

John 1:34 Parallel

In John 1:34, John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Son of God, a witness that aligns with Paul's proclamation.

2 Thessalonians 1:1 repeats the same trio—Paul, Silvanus, Timothy—confirming their unified ministry.

Romans 1:3 Parallel

Romans 1:3 identifies Jesus as the Son of God descended from David—adding his human lineage to the sonship Paul preaches.

Romans 1:4 Parallel

Romans 1:4 declares Jesus Son of God in power through his resurrection—connecting the sonship to his victory over death.

1 Peter 5:12 Historical context

1 Peter 5:12 identifies Silvanus as a faithful brother and scribe, adding context to his role with Paul.

John 19:7 Contrast

John 19:7 records the accusation that Jesus made himself Son of God—the same claim Paul proclaims, but here rejected by the Jews.

Revelation 1:8 declares the Lord God as Alpha and Omega, eternal and unchanging, paralleling the divine consistency attributed to Christ.

John 6:69 Parallel

John 6:69 confesses Jesus as the Holy One of God—a title affirming his divine identity, parallel to 'Son of God' in Paul's preaching.