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2 Corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 3:10

The Glory of the New Covenant · 2 Corinthians 3:7–18
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Translations

Modern
Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
Traditional
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
Literal
For even that having been glorious has no glory in this respect, on account of the glory surpassing it.
Latin
Nam nec glorificatum est, quod claruit in hac parte, propter excellentem gloriam.

Original

Greek
English
Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.

Notes

2 Corinthians 3:7–11

  • The old covenant had moments of glory, like when the face of Moses shone from talking with the Lord (Exodus 34:29–35).

  • The old way has been replaced by the new, eternal way (Hebrews 8:8–13).

2 Corinthians 3:4–18

Paul compares his ministry to others by contrasting the old covenant of written laws (Exodus 31:18) with the new covenant written on human hearts (Jeremiah 31:33).

Parallels

Exodus 34:10–35

Glossary

Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Glory Moses New Covenant Second Letter to the Corinthians Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Their Calling Glorious Glory of the Gospel Exceeds That of the Law Glory of the Gospel, Exceeds That of the Law Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Law: Temporary