2 Corinthians 3:9

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 3:9

BSB

For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!

AKJV

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more does the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

CPDV

For if the ministration of condemnation is with glory, so much more is the ministration of justice abundant in glory.

ERV

For if the ministration of condemnation is glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

NHEB

For if the service of condemnation has glory, the service of righteousness exceeds much more in glory.

SMT

For if the service of condemnation glory, much more the service of justice abounds in glory.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 3:9

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 3:9

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

Overview of 2 Corinthians 3:9

Summary

Righteousness's splendor outshines condemnation's brightness

Event

Contrasting law and grace arrangements

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD