2 Corinthians 1:17

2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 1

“When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?”2 Corinthians 1:17

What Does 2 Corinthians 1:17 Mean?

2 Corinthians 1:17 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (19)

These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 1:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 5:37“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”James 5:12“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”2 Corinthians 10:2“But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.”John 8:15“Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.”2 Corinthians 1:18“But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.”Jeremiah 23:32“Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.”Galatians 1:9“As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”Matthew 11:7“And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?”2 Corinthians 1:12“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”Judges 9:4“And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baalberith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light persons, which followed him.”Proverbs 21:28“A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.”Zephaniah 3:4“Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.”Luke 7:24“And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?”2 Corinthians 11:12“But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.”Acts 11:23“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”1 Thessalonians 2:18“Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.”2 Timothy 3:10“But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,”Galatians 1:16“To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:”Galatians 2:2“And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.”

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