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2 Corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 3:4

Ministers of a New Covenant · 2 Corinthians 3:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Such confidence before God is ours through Christ.
Traditional
And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:
Literal
Now we have such confidence through Christ toward God.
Latin
Fiduciam autem talem habemus per Christum ad Deum:

Original

Greek
English
Such confidence before God is ours through Christ.

Notes

2 Corinthians 3:4–6

The old written covenant refers to the law of Moses as interpreted by Jewish rabbis. It results in death for those who see it as a path to salvation. The law is good (Romans 7:12–14), but those who try to earn merit through it fail. Earning merit through the law leads to either wrongdoing or pride. In both cases, the law brings condemnation (2 Corinthians 3:9).

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

Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Trust of Saints Is: Through Christ