2 Corinthians 3:10

For even that which was made glorious has no glory in this respect, on account of the glory that excels.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

In Context

9For if the ministration of condemnation is glory, much more does the ministration of righteousness abound in glory.

11For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which abides is glorious.

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Cross References

Acts 26:13at midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with me.

2 Peter 1:17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when such a voice was borne to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased;

Revelation 22:5And there will be no night there; and they will have no need of a lamp, nor of the light of the sun, because the Lord God will give them light; and they will reign forever and ever.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 3:7-12

Law and Gospel Compared. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministration of… Read the whole commentary →

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