2 Corinthians 1:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

Do you think I couldn't make up my mind about what to do? Or do I seem like someone who says “Yes” or “No” simply to please others?

Cross References

Matthew 5:37

When you make a promise, say only “Yes” or “No.” Anything else comes from the devil.

James 5:12

My friends, above all else, don't take an oath. You must not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. “Yes” or “No” is all you need to say. If you say anything more, you will be condemned.

John 8:15

You judge in the same way that everyone else does, but I don't judge anyone.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's gift of undeserved grace instead of by the wisdom of this world.

Zephaniah 3:4

Jerusalem's prophets are proud and not to be trusted. The priests have disgraced the place of worship and abused God's Law.

Judges 9:4

Then they gave Abimelech 70 pieces of silver from the temple of their god Baal Berith. Abimelech used the silver to hire a gang of rough soldiers who would do anything for money.

1 Thessalonians 2:18

We really wanted to come. I myself tried several times, but Satan always stopped us.

Galatians 2:2

But I went there because God had told me to go, and I explained the good news I had been preaching to the Gentiles. Then I met privately with the ones who seemed to be the most important leaders. I wanted to make sure my work in the past and my future work would not be for nothing.

Galatians 1:16

to show me his Son, so I would announce his message to the Gentiles. I didn't talk this over with anyone.

Matthew 1:19

Joseph was a good man and did not want to embarrass Mary in front of everyone. So he decided to quietly call off the wedding.

2 Corinthians 11:18

Yet if others want to brag about what they have done, so will I.