2 Corinthians 3:10 KJV — MannaFest

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

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ASV

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

WEB

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

YLT

for also even that which hath been glorious, hath not been glorious--in this respect, because of the superior glory;

DBT

For also that [which was] glorified is not glorified in this respect, on account of the surpassing glory.

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2 Corinthians — Paul's most personal letter. A defense of gospel ministry under pressure — comfort and conflict, giving and glory, weakness and power — with the tone shifting markedly at chapter 10.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 55–56, from Macedonia

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12 verses on the floor

Isaiah 43:18
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
2 Peter 1:17
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Haggai 2:7–9
And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.
Acts 26:13
At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.
Philippians 3:7–8
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

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As the shining of a burning lamp is lost, or not regarded, when the sun arises and goes forth in his strength; so there was no glory in the Old Testament, in comparison with that of the New. The law is done away, but the gospel does and shall remain,

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

), whence he infers what is the duty of gospel ministers, and the advantage of those who live under the gospel above those who lived under the law,

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

For even the ministration of condemnation, the law, 2Co 3:7 (which has been glorified at Sinai in Moses' person), has now (English Version translates less fitly, "was made . . . had") lost its glory in this respect by reason of the surpassing glory (of the Gospel): as the light of the stars and moon fades in the presence of the sun.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

It hath no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excelleth - That is, none in comparison of this more excellent glory. The greater light swallows up the less.

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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