2 Corinthians 3:17

Translations

Modern

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Traditional

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

Literal

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is.

Latin

Dominus autem Spiritus est: ubi autem Spiritus Domini, ibi libertas.

Original

Greek

English

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Notes

2 Corinthians 3:16–18

Believers who turn to the Lord find freedom in the Spirit. We gain something Moses never experienced as we become more like Christ (4:4; John 1:1–14; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:1–4) and reflect the Lord's glory. Experiencing divine glory in this life helps us become like Christ in the next life (Romans 8:29; Galatians 4:19; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2).

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant Hardened Hearts Misunderstanding in the Gospel of John The Law and the Spirit The New Covenant

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