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<a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> So if the old way, which has been replaced, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new, which remains forever! <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For if that which is fading away was through glory, much more is that remaining in glory! <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> For if what is passing away was glorious, what remains is much more glorious. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For if that which fades away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> For if that which fades away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For if that which fades away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For if that which was being brought to an end was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For if that [Law] which fades away came with glory, how much more must that [gospel] which remains and is permanent abide in glory and splendor! <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For if what was set aside was glorious, what endures will be even more glorious. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For if what was fading away was glorious, what endures will be even more glorious. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Law was given with a glory that faded away. But the glory of the new agreement is much greater, because it will never fade away. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If that former ministry faded away despite its glory, how much more does that ministry which remains continue to be glorious? <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> For if there was glory in that which lasted for a while, how much more glory is there in that which lasts forever! <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> For if that which fades away came through glory, how much more does that which is permanent have glory? <a href="/net/2_corinthians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> For if what was made ineffective came with glory, how much more has what remains come in glory! <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For if that which passes away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For if that which was done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For if that which was to be abolished came with glory, much more is that which is permanent arrayed in glory.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! <a href="/web/2_corinthians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For if that which passes away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for if that which is being made useless [is] through glory, much more that which is remaining [is] in glory. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For if that which is fading away was through glory, much more is that remaining in glory! <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for if that which is being made useless is through glory, much more that which is remaining is in glory. <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For if that left unemployed by glory, much more that remaining in glory.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is in glory. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> For if what was going to fade was glorious, how much more will what endures be glorious. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for if what was set aside came through glory, much more has the permanent come in glory!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For if that which was not lasting was glorious, much more glorious will that be which endures. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For if that which has been eliminated was with glory, all the more that which remains shall be with glory.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For if that which was to come to an end was glorious, much more that which is to remain is glorious.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For if that which was to be done away was through glory, much more is that which abides in glory. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For if that which was abolished came in a glorious manner, much more is that which remaineth glorious.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if that which was only temporary was glorious, much more shall that which is permanent be glorious. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For if that which was to be abolished came with glory, much more is that which is permanent arrayed in glory. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for, if that which is passing away comes through glory, much more that which remains is in glory. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For if that, which was to be taken away, came with glory, much more that which abideth is glorious. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=499" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/3.htm">The Glory of the New Covenant</a> …10Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it. 11<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/2673.htm" title="2673: katargoumenon (V-PPM/P-NNS) -- From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively.">was fading away</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">came with</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory,</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollō (Adj-DNS) -- Much, many; often. ">how much greater</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">is the</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxē (N-DFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of that which</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menon (V-PPA-NNS) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">endures!</a> 12Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm">Hebrews 8:13</a> By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. <a href="/hebrews/12-27.htm">Hebrews 12:27</a> The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-10.htm">1 Corinthians 13:10</a> but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away. <a href="/colossians/2-17.htm">Colossians 2:17</a> These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. <a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24-25</a> So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. / Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. <a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Romans 7:6</a> But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. <a href="/john/1-17.htm">John 1:17</a> For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Ephesians 2:15</a> by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace <a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Hebrews 9:9-10</a> It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. / They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-18</a> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. <a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4</a> For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes. <a href="/galatians/4-9.htm">Galatians 4:9-11</a> But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? / You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! / I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain. <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a> But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a> Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remains is glorious.if.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">2 Corinthians 3:7</a> 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:<a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Romans 5:20,21</a> Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: … <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21-25</a> (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) … much.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a> 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.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">2 Corinthians 4:1</a> Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/15-5.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">Abolished</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">Annulled</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-13.htm">Faded</a> <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Fades</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Fading</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Introduced</a> <a href="/john/13-8.htm">Lasts</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/acts/7-5.htm">Permanent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-8.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/john/1-17.htm">Subsists</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Useless</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-13.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">Abolished</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">Annulled</a> <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-6.htm">Faded</a> <a href="/job/7-9.htm">Fades</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">Fading</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/galatians/2-4.htm">Introduced</a> <a href="/job/20-5.htm">Lasts</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Permanent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/john/1-17.htm">Subsists</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">Useless</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 3</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm">Lest their false teachers should charge him with vain glory, </a> 2. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-2.htm">he shows the faith of the Corinthians to be a sufficient commendation of his ministry.</a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">Whereupon entering a comparison between the ministers of the law and of the gospel,</a> 12. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">he proves that his ministry is so far the more excellent, </a> 17. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-17.htm">as the gospel of life and liberty is more glorious than the law of condemnation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For if what was fading away came with glory This phrase refers to the Old Covenant, specifically the Mosaic Law, which was given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. The glory associated with the Old Covenant is evident in the account of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, where his face shone with the glory of God (<a href="/exodus/34-29.htm">Exodus 34:29-35</a>). This glory, however, was temporary and served as a foreshadowing of the greater glory to come. The fading nature of this glory symbolizes the temporary and preparatory role of the Law, which pointed to the need for a more permanent solution to humanity's sin problem. The Old Covenant was glorious in that it revealed God's holiness and moral standards, but it was not intended to be the final solution for salvation.came with glory The glory of the Old Covenant was manifested in various ways, such as the presence of God in the tabernacle and later the temple, the miracles performed during the Exodus, and the divine revelations given to the prophets. This glory was a testament to God's power and holiness, yet it was limited in its ability to transform the human heart. The Law served as a tutor to lead people to Christ (<a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a>), highlighting the need for a savior. The glory of the Old Covenant was real and significant, but it was ultimately a shadow of the greater glory found in the New Covenant.how much greater is the glory of that which endures! This phrase emphasizes the superiority of the New Covenant, established through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Unlike the Old Covenant, the New Covenant is eternal and transformative, offering a permanent solution to sin through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The glory of the New Covenant is greater because it provides direct access to God, forgiveness of sins, and the promise of eternal life (<a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Hebrews 8:6-13</a>). The enduring nature of this glory is seen in the transformative power of the Gospel, which changes lives and brings believers into a personal relationship with God. The New Covenant fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament, such as <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>, where God promises a new heart and spirit for His people. This enduring glory is ultimately a reflection of the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. He is explaining the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old Covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece where the church Paul is addressing is located. Known for its diverse culture and significant trade. 3. <a href="/topical/o/old_covenant.htm">Old Covenant</a> Refers to the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites, which Paul describes as "fading away." 4. <a href="/topical/n/new_covenant.htm">New Covenant</a> The covenant established through Jesus Christ, characterized by enduring glory and life through the Spirit. 5. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The mediator of the Old Covenant, whose face shone with glory after receiving the Law, symbolizing the temporary glory of the Old Covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_vs._the_eternal.htm">The Temporary vs. the Eternal</a> The Old Covenant, though glorious, was temporary and pointed to something greater. The New Covenant, established through Christ, is eternal and surpasses the old in glory. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_spirit.htm">The Role of the Spirit</a> The New Covenant is characterized by the work of the Holy Spirit, who transforms believers from within, unlike the external adherence required by the Old Covenant. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_new_covenant.htm">Living in the New Covenant</a> Believers are called to live in the freedom and glory of the New Covenant, embracing the transformative power of the Spirit in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_glory.htm">Reflecting God's Glory</a> Just as Moses' face reflected God's glory, believers are to reflect the glory of Christ in their lives, growing in His likeness through the Spirit. <a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_the_new_covenant.htm">Confidence in the New Covenant</a> The enduring nature of the New Covenant gives believers confidence and hope, knowing that their relationship with God is secure and everlasting.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 3</a> <a href="/q/purpose_of_the_council_of_hippo.htm">Why endure current suffering for future glory?</a> <a href="/q/can_moses'_shining_face_be_validated.htm">If Moses’ shining face in 2 Corinthians 3:7–8 symbolized divine glory, how can that be scientifically or historically validated, and does it conflict with natural laws?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_suffering_'light_and_momentary'.htm">In 2 Corinthians 4:17, how can immense suffering be dismissed as 'light and momentary' without downplaying real human pain?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_face_poverty.htm">Philippians 4:19 promises God will supply all needs--why do believers worldwide still experience poverty and suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) For if that which is done away . . .--The Greek participle is in the present tense, "being done away," or "failing," expressing the same thought as the "decaying and waxing old" of <a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm" title="In that he said, A new covenant, he has made the first old. Now that which decays and waxes old is ready to vanish away.">Hebrews 8:13</a>. The contrast between the transient and the permanent is expressed by the same Greek words as in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/13-8.htm" title="Charity never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.">1Corinthians 13:8-11</a>.Glorious.--Literally, through glory, seen, as it were, through a medium of glory which surrounded it. The second "in glory" is meant, probably, to express a state of greater permanence.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - For. An explanation of the "surpassing" glory of the later covenant founded on its eternity. That which is done away; rather, that which is evanescing; "which is being done away," as in ver. 7. Was glorious... is glorious. The expression is varied in the Greek. The brief, the evanescent covenant was "through glory," i.e. it was a transitory gleam; the abiding covenant is "in glory;" i.e. it is an eternal splendour. It is, however, a disputed point whether St. Paul intended such rigid meanings to be attached to his varying prepositions (<a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Romans 3:30</a>, ἐκ πίστες... διὰ τῆς πίστεως: 5:10, διὰ τοῦ θανάτου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ: <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a>, ἐξ ἔργων... διὰ πίστεως: <a href="/philemon/1-5.htm">Philemon 1:5</a>, πρός τὸν Κύριον... εἰς τοὺς ἁγιους). That which remaineth. The final, eternal, unshakable gospel (<a href="/hebrews/12-27.htm">Hebrews 12:27</a>). Is glorious; literally, is in glory. Christ is eternally the Light of the world (<a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>; <a href="/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5</a>); and Moses and Elias derived all their permanence of glory by reflection from this transfiguring light. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. what τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was fading away καταργούμενον (katargoumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2673.htm">Strong's 2673: </a> From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. [came] with διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. glory, δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. how much greater πολλῷ (pollō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. [is the] ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. glory δόξῃ (doxē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of that which τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. endures! μένον (menon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">2 Corinthians 3:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 3:11 For if that which passes away was (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 3:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 3:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 3:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 3:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>