2 Corinthians 3:8

Translations

Modern

…will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?

Traditional

How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?

Literal

…how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more in glory?

Latin

…quomodo non magis ministratio Spiritus erit in gloria?

Original

Greek

English

…will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?

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The old way has been replaced by the new, eternal way (Hebrews 8:8–13).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

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant The Law and the Spirit The New Covenant The New Order

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2 Corinthians 3:8

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