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2 Corinthians 3:9The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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εἰ γὰρ ἡ διακονία τῆς κατακρίσεως δόξα, πολλῷ μᾶλλον περισσεύει ἡ διακονία τῆς δικαιοσύνης δόξῃ.
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2 Corinthians 3:9American Standard Version
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9 For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
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2 Corinthians 3:9The Emphasized Bible
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9 For if the ministry of condemnation was glory Much rather doth the ministry of righteousness abound with glory.
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2 Corinthians 3:9King James Version
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9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
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2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 3New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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the code administering condemnation: Here again Paul refers to the Mosaic Law, which “condemns to death.” (2Co 3:6; see study note on 2Co 3:7.) Paul refers to the new covenant as the administering of righteousness. Spirit-anointed Christians who are in the new covenant shine with a spiritual glory that is far greater than the literal glory that accompanied the giving of the Mosaic Law. They do this by reflecting God’s qualities. The new covenant provides “forgiveness of sins” and “a royal priesthood” for the blessing of all mankind, so its benefits far exceed those of the Law covenant, which could not bring righteousness.—Mt 26:28; Ac 5:31; 1Pe 2:9.
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