2 Corinthians 3:10

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

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 3:10

BSB

Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And neither was it glorified by means of an excellent glory, though it was made illustrious in its own way.

ERV

For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth.

NHEB

For truly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses.

SMT

For also that having been glorified has not been glorified in this part, for sake of the glory excelling.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 3:10

ForG1063Conjunction evenG2532ConjunctionthatwhichwasmadegloriousG1392VerbhadnoG3761Conjunction gloryG1392Verb inG1722Preposition thisG5129 respectG3313Noun NeuterbyreasonG1752PrepositionofthegloryG1391Noun FemininethatexcellethG5235Verb

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 3:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 3:10

Summary

Former brightness dims beside superior splendor

Event

Explaining relative brightness levels

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD