2 Corinthians 3:9
ContextNET © | For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, 1 how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness 2 excel 3 in glory! |
NIV © | If the ministry that condemns men is glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! |
NASB © | For if the ministry of condemnation has glory, much more does the ministry of righteousness abound in glory. |
NLT © | If the old covenant, which brings condemnation, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new covenant, which makes us right with God! |
MSG © | If the Government of Condemnation was impressive, how about this Government of Affirmation? |
BBE © | For if the operation of the law, producing punishment, had its glory, how much greater will be the operation of the Spirit causing righteousness? |
NRSV © | For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, much more does the ministry of justification abound in glory! |
NKJV © | For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory. |
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NET © | For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, 1 how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness 2 excel 3 in glory! |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “the ministry of condemnation”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produced condemnation.” 2 tn Grk “the ministry of righteousness”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produces righteousness.” 3 tn Traditionally, “abound.” |