3Are we beginning to commend ourselves(A) again? 11you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on [e]our behalf for the gift granted to us through many. New King James Version Par Greeting 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 Such confidence we have through Christ before God. 12Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christs gospel, and a [c]door was opened to me by the Lord, Traces of the same thought are found in the hymn in the Ordination service, in which the Holy Spirit is addressed as "the finger of God's hand.". The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. 6:10; 29:10; Acts 28:26; Rom. From ana and kalupto; to unveil. Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord.--The Greek participle which answers to the first five words belongs to a verb derived from the Greek for "mirror" (identical in meaning, though not in form, with that of 1Corinthians 13:12). It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. New International Version (NIV). 1But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. I am, exist. Ye are our epistle written in our hearts. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). God knoweth. 2 Corinthians Chapter 3. 7Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, Forgive the Offender Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. he shows the faith of the Corinthians to be a sufficient commendation of his ministry. he proves that his ministry is so far the more excellent. From epistello; a written message. 12Therefore, since we have such hope, (T)we use great boldness of speech 13unlike Moses, (U)who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at (V)the end of what was passing away. (X) 17Now the Lord is the Spirit,(Y) and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. . 14But their minds were made dull,(T) for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant(U) is read. To write, inscribe. . Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 13For we are not writing any other things to you than what you read or understand. 5Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. 14But their minds were closed. - Bible Gateway. am I not free? It is noteworthy that the Spirit takes here the place of the older "finger of God" in the history of the two tables of stone in Exodus 31:18. 2 Corinthians 11:11 Wherefore? 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. 39). To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. as the gospel of life and liberty is more glorious than the law of condemnation. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. 2You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. To transform, transfigure. And the Lordwho is the Spiritmakes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. NIV, Verse Mapping Bible, Comfort Print: Find Connections in Scripture Using a Unique 5-Step Process, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Revelation, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Thinline Bible/Journal Pack, Large Print, Leathersoft, Turquoise, Comfort Print, NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version. 1Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Whereupon entering a comparison between the ministers of the law and of the gospel. Paraphrasing the prayer of Moses in Exodus 33:18, he makes him say: "Let me not behold Thy form (idea) mirrored (using the very word which we find here) in any created thing, but in Thee, the very God" (2 Allegor. 9For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. 15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. All rights reserved. Or do we need, as some others, (C)epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you? 9Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, Revelation 2:1,8,12,18 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; , Revelation 3:1,7,14,22 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead, 1 Corinthians 8:5-10 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) . Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. There is no doubt that the active voice signifies to "make a reflection in a mirror." 9If the ministry that brought condemnation(O) was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! Used by permission. Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, An image, likeness, bust. From phaneros; to render apparent. Ending soon! 3clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. (C) 3You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God,(D) not on tablets of stone(E) but on tablets of human hearts. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 4 And we have such trust through Christ toward God. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. . to read. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. 11For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! All, the whole, every kind of. All rights reserved. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. From sarx; similar to flesh, i.e. The Glory of the New Covenant(Exodus34:1035). 2 Corinthians 3 Ministers of the New Covenant 1 Do a we begin again to commend ourselves? Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural. I am, exist. Your lives are a letter written in our hearts; everyone can read it and recognize our good work among you. 16But whenever anyone turns to the Lord,(W) the veil is taken away. Ezekiel 11:19 And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: Written not with ink.--Letters were usually written on papyrus, with a reed pen and with a black pigment (atramentum) used as ink. 15And in this confidence I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit 4who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any [a]trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 4Such confidence we have through Christ before God. 7But if (O)the ministry of death, (P)written and engraved on stones, was glorious, (Q)so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, 8how will (R)the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? English Standard Version 4For out of much [a]affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have so abundantly for you. 9For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry (S)of righteousness exceeds much more in glory. All rights reserved. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. The word is not a common word, and St. Paul obviously had some special reason for choosing it, instead of the more familiar words, "seeing," "beholding," "gazing stedfastly;" and it is accordingly important to ascertain its meaning. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. 1 Samuel 17:26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by usby me, Silvanus, and Timothywas not Yes and No, but in Him was Yes. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. are not ye my work in the Lord? (1-11) The preaching of the apostle was suitable to the excellency and evidence of the gospel, through the power of the Holy Ghost. a Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. James 1:23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 2 Corinthians 4:4,6 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Or do we need, as some others, epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you? For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the reading of the Old Testament, because the veil is taken away in Christ. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Start for FREE. Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular. 15Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 13We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. Passage Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content 2 Corinthians 3 English Standard Version Ministers of the New Covenant 3 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 6This punishment which was inflicted by the majority is sufficient for such a man, 2(A)You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3clearly you are an epistle of Christ, (B)ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not (C)on tablets of stone but (D)on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. p. 403) uses it in this sense of the priests who saw their faces in the polished brass of the lavers of purification, supply an instance of its use with a more appropriate meaning. VERSE < Previous Chapter Next Chapter > 2 Corinthians Chapter 3 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? "We behold the glory of the Lord, of the Jehovah of the Old Testament, but it is not, as yet, face to face, but as mirrored in the person of Christ." 10Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. The following words, however, show that the word suggested yet another thought to him. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. 15But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. 5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our [b]consolation also abounds through Christ. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 10who delivered us from so great a death, and [d]does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us, 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate a the . For [b]if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, 14But (W)their minds were blinded. From epistello; a written message. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural. 2 Corinthians 3 - The Glory of the New Covenant A. Paul's letter of recommendation. John 12:41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. the Lords glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? In, on, among. To write, inscribe. 11And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!