2 Corinthians 3:8

how shall not the ministration of the spirit be more glorious?

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7But if the ministration of death, engraven with letters in stones, was made glorious, so that the sons of Israel could not look steadfastly on the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance, which glory was to be done away;

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

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Cross References

John 7:39And this he spoke concerning the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet [given], because Jesus was not yet glorified.

Acts 2:32This Jesus God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

1 Corinthians 3:16Know ye not that ye are God's temple, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

2 Corinthians 3:6who also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit; for the letter kills, but the spirit makes alive.

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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