Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! New Living Translation So if the old way, which has been replaced, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new, which remains forever! English Standard Version For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory. Berean Standard Bible For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! Berean Literal Bible For if that which is fading away was through glory, much more is that remaining in glory! King James Bible For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. New King James Version For if what is passing away was glorious, what remains is much more glorious. New American Standard Bible For if that which fades away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. NASB 1995 For if that which fades away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. NASB 1977 For if that which fades away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. Legacy Standard Bible For if that which was being brought to an end was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. Amplified Bible For if that [Law] which fades away came with glory, how much more must that [gospel] which remains and is permanent abide in glory and splendor! Christian Standard Bible For if what was set aside was glorious, what endures will be even more glorious. Holman Christian Standard Bible For if what was fading away was glorious, what endures will be even more glorious. American Standard Version For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory. Contemporary English Version The Law was given with a glory that faded away. But the glory of the new agreement is much greater, because it will never fade away. English Revised Version For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory. GOD'S WORD® Translation If that former ministry faded away despite its glory, how much more does that ministry which remains continue to be glorious? Good News Translation For if there was glory in that which lasted for a while, how much more glory is there in that which lasts forever! International Standard Version For if that which fades away came through glory, how much more does that which is permanent have glory? Majority Standard Bible For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! NET Bible For if what was made ineffective came with glory, how much more has what remains come in glory! New Heart English Bible For if that which passes away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. Webster's Bible Translation For if that which was done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. Weymouth New Testament For if that which was to be abolished came with glory, much more is that which is permanent arrayed in glory. World English Bible For if that which passes away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor if that which is being made useless [is] through glory, much more that which is remaining [is] in glory. Berean Literal Bible For if that which is fading away was through glory, much more is that remaining in glory! Young's Literal Translation for if that which is being made useless is through glory, much more that which is remaining is in glory. Smith's Literal Translation For if that left unemployed by glory, much more that remaining in glory. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is in glory. Catholic Public Domain Version For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory. New American Bible For if what was going to fade was glorious, how much more will what endures be glorious. New Revised Standard Version for if what was set aside came through glory, much more has the permanent come in glory! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor if that which was not lasting was glorious, much more glorious will that be which endures. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For if that which has been eliminated was with glory, all the more that which remains shall be with glory. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor if that which was to come to an end was glorious, much more that which is to remain is glorious. Godbey New Testament For if that which was to be done away was through glory, much more is that which abides in glory. Haweis New Testament For if that which was abolished came in a glorious manner, much more is that which remaineth glorious. Mace New Testament if that which was only temporary was glorious, much more shall that which is permanent be glorious. Weymouth New Testament For if that which was to be abolished came with glory, much more is that which is permanent arrayed in glory. Worrell New Testament for, if that which is passing away comes through glory, much more that which remains is in glory. Worsley New Testament For if that, which was to be taken away, came with glory, much more that which abideth is glorious. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Glory of the New Covenant…10Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it. 11For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! 12Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.… Cross References Hebrews 8:13 By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. Hebrews 12:27 The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. 1 Corinthians 13:10 but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away. Colossians 2:17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. Galatians 3:24-25 So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. / Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. Romans 7:6 But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:15 by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace Hebrews 9:9-10 It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. / They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes. Galatians 4:9-11 But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? / You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! / I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain. Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” Treasury of Scripture For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remains is glorious. if. 2 Corinthians 3:7 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: Romans 5:20,21 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: … Hebrews 7:21-25 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) … much. 2 Corinthians 3:6 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. 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; Jump to Previous Abides Abolished Annulled Arrayed Eternal Faded Fades Fading Glorious Glory Greater Introduced Lasts Order Passes Passeth Permanent Rather Remaining Splendor Subsists Time UselessJump to Next Abides Abolished Annulled Arrayed Eternal Faded Fades Fading Glorious Glory Greater Introduced Lasts Order Passes Passeth Permanent Rather Remaining Splendor Subsists Time Useless2 Corinthians 3 1. Lest their false teachers should charge him with vain glory, 2. he shows the faith of the Corinthians to be a sufficient commendation of his ministry. 6. Whereupon entering a comparison between the ministers of the law and of the gospel, 12. he proves that his ministry is so far the more excellent, 17. as the gospel of life and liberty is more glorious than the law of condemnation. For if what was fading away came with glory This phrase refers to the Old Covenant, specifically the Mosaic Law, which was given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. The glory associated with the Old Covenant is evident in the account of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, where his face shone with the glory of God (Exodus 34:29-35). This glory, however, was temporary and served as a foreshadowing of the greater glory to come. The fading nature of this glory symbolizes the temporary and preparatory role of the Law, which pointed to the need for a more permanent solution to humanity's sin problem. The Old Covenant was glorious in that it revealed God's holiness and moral standards, but it was not intended to be the final solution for salvation. came with glory how much greater is the glory of that which endures! Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. He is explaining the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old Covenant. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece where the church Paul is addressing is located. Known for its diverse culture and significant trade. 3. Old Covenant Refers to the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites, which Paul describes as "fading away." 4. New Covenant The covenant established through Jesus Christ, characterized by enduring glory and life through the Spirit. 5. Moses The mediator of the Old Covenant, whose face shone with glory after receiving the Law, symbolizing the temporary glory of the Old Covenant. Teaching Points The Temporary vs. the EternalThe Old Covenant, though glorious, was temporary and pointed to something greater. The New Covenant, established through Christ, is eternal and surpasses the old in glory. The Role of the Spirit The New Covenant is characterized by the work of the Holy Spirit, who transforms believers from within, unlike the external adherence required by the Old Covenant. Living in the New Covenant Believers are called to live in the freedom and glory of the New Covenant, embracing the transformative power of the Spirit in their daily lives. Reflecting God's Glory Just as Moses' face reflected God's glory, believers are to reflect the glory of Christ in their lives, growing in His likeness through the Spirit. Confidence in the New Covenant The enduring nature of the New Covenant gives believers confidence and hope, knowing that their relationship with God is secure and everlasting.(11) For if that which is done away . . .--The Greek participle is in the present tense, "being done away," or "failing," expressing the same thought as the "decaying and waxing old" of Hebrews 8:13. The contrast between the transient and the permanent is expressed by the same Greek words as in 1Corinthians 13:8-11. Glorious.--Literally, through glory, seen, as it were, through a medium of glory which surrounded it. The second "in glory" is meant, probably, to express a state of greater permanence. Verse 11. - For. An explanation of the "surpassing" glory of the later covenant founded on its eternity. That which is done away; rather, that which is evanescing; "which is being done away," as in ver. 7. Was glorious... is glorious. The expression is varied in the Greek. The brief, the evanescent covenant was "through glory," i.e. it was a transitory gleam; the abiding covenant is "in glory;" i.e. it is an eternal splendour. It is, however, a disputed point whether St. Paul intended such rigid meanings to be attached to his varying prepositions (Romans 3:30, ἐκ πίστες... διὰ τῆς πίστεως: 5:10, διὰ τοῦ θανάτου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ: Galatians 2:16, ἐξ ἔργων... διὰ πίστεως: Philemon 1:5, πρός τὸν Κύριον... εἰς τοὺς ἁγιους). That which remaineth. The final, eternal, unshakable gospel (Hebrews 12:27). Is glorious; literally, is in glory. Christ is eternally the Light of the world (John 1:9; John 9:5); and Moses and Elias derived all their permanence of glory by reflection from this transfiguring light.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. what τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was fading away καταργούμενον (katargoumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2673: From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. [came] with διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. glory, δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. how much greater πολλῷ (pollō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. [is the] ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. glory δόξῃ (doxē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of that which τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. endures! μένον (menon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. 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