King James Version (KJV) 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. or need we, as some [others], epistles of commendation to you, or [letters] of commendation from you? 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. 2Co 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; King James Version. And remember, as our whole dependence is upon the Lord, so the whole glory belongs to him alone. The letter killeth: the letter of the law is the ministration of death; and if we rest only in the letter of the gospel, we shall not be the better for so doing: but the Holy Spirit gives life spiritual, and life eternal. The condition of those who enjoy and believe the gospel is happy, for the heart is set at liberty to run the ways of God's commandments. or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Font Size. 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 5 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 3 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? The Old Testament dispensation was the ministration of death, but the New Testament of life. The Old Testament believers had only cloudy and passing glimpses of that glorious Saviour, and unbelievers looked no further than to the outward institution. King James Version (KJV) Bible Book List. King James Version Update. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 2 Corinthians 3:14 Context. And the whole doctrine of Christ crucified, is made as plain as human language can make it. Ministers of a New Covenant. 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Read verse in King James Version 2 Corinthians 1:3 Context. 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: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? (12-18)1-11 Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause, is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? (1-11) The preaching of the apostle was suitable to the excellency and evidence of the gospel, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: The gospel so much exceeds the law in glory, that it eclipses the glory of the legal dispensation. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 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. 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Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. 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: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? The law of Christ was written in their hearts, and the love of Christ shed abroad there. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? But the great precepts of the gospel, believe, love, obey, are truths stated as clearly as possible. KJV 2 Corinthians 3 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 2 Corinthians 5. 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 2 Ye are our epistle … The law made known sin, and the wrath and curse of God; it showed us a God above us, and a God against us; but the gospel makes known grace, and Emmanuel, God with us. Their hearts were humbled and softened to receive this impression, by the new-creating power of the Holy Spirit. Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not … 2 Corinthians 3:3 King James Version (KJV) 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.