2 Corinthians 3:10

For even that which was made glorious hath ceased to be glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory by which it is exceeded.

Noyes Bible

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 had glory, much greater is the glory of the ministration of righteousness.

11For if that which was to be done away was glorious, much more glorious is that which endureth.

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Cross References

Job 25:5Behold, even the moon, it shineth not; And the stars are not pure in his sight,

Haggai 2:3Who is there left among you, That saw this house In its former glory? And what do ye see it now? Is it not as nothing in your eyes?

Acts 26:13at mid-day, on the road, O king, I saw a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun, shining around me and those who were journeying with me.

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

Revelation 22:5And there will be no night, and no need of lamp or light, for the Lord God will shine upon them; and they will reign for ever 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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