2 Corinthians 1:20

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

Cross-reference

2 Corinthians 4:6 describes the glory of God revealed in the face of Christ, connecting directly to the 'glory of God' from 1:20.

2 Corinthians 7:1 exhorts believers to holiness in response to these promises, showing the ethical implication of their certainty in Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:15 Related theme

2 Corinthians 4:15 speaks of thanksgiving resulting in glory to God, mirroring the 'glory of God' purpose in 1:20.

Hebrews 6:12-19 emphasizes the unchangeable nature of God's promise and the hope anchored in Christ, reinforcing the certainty of the 'yes'.

Romans 15:8 Parallel

Romans 15:8 says Christ served the circumcised to confirm the promises to the patriarchs — the same truth that all promises are Yes in Him.

Galatians 3:16–18 Prophetic fulfillment

Galatians 3:16-18 explains that God's promises were made to Christ as the seed, confirming that in Him all promises are 'yes'.

Galatians 3:22 Related theme

Galatians 3:22 shows that the promise comes only through faith in Christ, which is the 'Amen' Paul speaks of.

Ephesians 1:12-14 repeats 'to the praise of his glory' three times and ties the promised Holy Spirit to Christ, strongly echoing the Amen for God's glory.

Colossians 1:27 directly states 'Christ in you, the hope of glory,' tying the promise of glory to Christ as the Yes of God.

Revelation 3:14 calls Christ 'the Amen', identifying Him as the personal fulfillment and guarantee of all God's promises.

Hebrews 9:10-15 presents Christ's sacrifice as securing the eternal inheritance promised, showing how the 'yes' is accomplished.

Hebrews 11:13 says the patriarchs died without receiving the promises, pointing ahead to their fulfillment in Christ.

Hebrews 11:39 confirms the faithful did not receive the promise in their time, highlighting that it is fulfilled in Christ.

Hebrews 13:8 declares Jesus Christ is the same forever, grounding the certainty that all promises are 'yes' in Him.

1 John 2:25 Parallel

1 John 2:25 directly states the promise of eternal life, which is the ultimate 'Yes' in Christ from 2 Corinthians 1:20.

1 John 5:11 Parallel

1 John 5:11 affirms that eternal life is in God's Son, echoing the 'in him' through whom all promises are confirmed.

Genesis 3:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 3:15 is the first promise of a deliverer; in Christ, all promises find their 'Yes'.

In Acts 13:32-39, Paul proclaims that God fulfilled promises to the fathers by raising Jesus — directly echoing 'Yes in him'.

Genesis 22:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 22:18 promises blessing to all nations through Abraham's seed—Christ fulfills that promise.

Genesis 49:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 49:10 prophesies a ruler from Judah; Christ is the 'Yes' to that promise.

Psalm 72:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:17 speaks of an eternal king blessed by all nations; Christ is the 'Yes' to that promise.

Isaiah 7:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 7:14 promises Immanuel; Christ is the 'Yes' to that promise.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:6 promises a divine Son; Christ is the 'Yes' to that promise.

Isaiah 9:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:7 promises an eternal Davidic kingdom — a specific promise that finds its 'Yes' in Christ.

Isaiah 65:16 calls God 'the God of truth' (Hebrew: Amen), directly linking to the 'Amen' ascribed to God's promises in Christ.

Luke 1:68–74 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 1:68-74, Zechariah praises God for fulfilling covenant promises to Abraham — the same promises that are Yes in Christ.

Acts 3:25 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 3:25 quotes God's promise to Abraham that all families be blessed through his offspring — a key promise fulfilled in Jesus.

Acts 3:26 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 3:26 continues: God raised His servant to bless you by turning from sin — the blessing promised and realized in Christ.

Isaiah 42:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 42:6 prophesies the Servant as a covenant for the people, a specific promise fulfilled in Christ, the Yes to all.

2 Timothy 1:1 speaks of the promise of life in Christ Jesus, a direct instance of the promises that find their 'Yes' in Him.

Jeremiah 33:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 33:14 directly promises that God will fulfill His word to Israel and Judah — a promise realized in Christ.

Galatians 3:17 argues that the Abrahamic promise is not annulled by the Law; it is a key promise that finds its Yes in Christ.

Psalm 89:24 Typology

Psalm 89:24 is a promise of God's steadfast love to David, which finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the Yes to all promises.

2 Peter 1:4 Parallel

2 Peter 1:4 highlights God's precious promises, which are fulfilled in Christ—the same promises that receive their 'Amen' through Him.

Ephesians 1:6 praises God's grace 'in the Beloved,' matching the 'in him' fulfillment and the glory theme of 2 Cor 1:20.

Hebrews 11:40 explains that God planned for us to be included in the same fulfillment, together with the OT saints.

Exodus 3:14 Typology

Exodus 3:14 reveals God's self-existent, faithful nature as 'I AM', the foundation for all His promises being sure.

Romans 11:36 Related theme

Romans 11:36 echoes the doxological 'Amen' and ascribes all glory to God, reinforcing the response of praise for fulfilled promises.