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2 Corinthians 3:10
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In fact, what had been glorious is not glorious now by comparison because of the glory that surpasses it.
For euen that which was made glorious, had no glorie in this respect by reason of the glorie that excelleth.
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it.
For indeed what had glory in this case has no glory, because of the glory that surpasses it.
That old law had glory, but it really loses its glory when it is compared to the much greater glory of this new way.
Indeed, what had glory [the Law], in this case no longer has glory because of the glory that surpasses it [the gospel].
For indeed what had glory, in this case has no glory because of the glory that surpasses it.
For indeed what had been glorious, in this case has no glory because of the glory that surpasses it.
Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
In fact, the new agreement is so wonderful that the Law is no longer glorious at all.
In fact, by comparison with this greater glory, what was made glorious before has no glory now.
For also that [which was] glorified is not glorified in this respect, on account of the surpassing glory.
For euen that which was glorified, was not glorified in this point, that is, as touching the exceeding glorie.
Just as that which was not glorious became glorified, in comparison with that, this excels in glory.
We may say that because of the far brighter glory now the glory that was so bright in the past is gone.
For indeed what had been glorified has not been glorified in this case, on account of the glory that surpasses it.
For even that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, because of the surpassing glory.
For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth.
For the glory of the first no longer seems to be glory, because of the greater glory of that which comes after.
For most assuredly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses.
In fact, that which once had glory lost its glory, because the other glory surpassed it.
For that which was glorified had no glory, in comparison of this excelling glory.
For that which was glorious, was as if not glorious, in comparison with this which excelleth in glory.
For euen that which was glorified, is not glorified in respect of this exceedyng glorie.
For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth.
For most assuredly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses.
For even that which was made glorious, had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excelleth.
For, in fact, that which was once resplendent in glory has no glory at all in this respect, that it pales before the glory which surpasses it.
For nether that that was cleer was glorified in this part for the excellent glorie; and if that that is auoidid,
For truly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses.
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
For indeed, what had been glorious now has no glory because of the tremendously greater glory of what replaced it.
For even what was made glorious had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excels.
In fact, that first glory was not glorious at all compared with the overwhelming glory of the new way.
The Law of Moses came with shining-greatness long ago. But that light is no longer bright. The shining-greatness of the New Way of Worship that brings us life is so much brighter.
Indeed, what once had glory has lost its glory because of the greater glory;
For that which hath been made glorious, hath not even been made glorious, in this respect, - by reason of the surpassing glory.
For even that which was glorious in this part was not glorified by reason of the glory that excelleth.
Indeed, in this case, what once had splendor has come to have no splendor at all, because of the splendor that surpasses it.
For no dout that which was there glorified is not once glorified in respecte of this excedynge glory.
for also even that which hath been glorious, hath not been glorious -- in this respect, because of the superior glory;
For ye other parte that was glorified is nothinge glorified in respecte of this exceadinge glory.
since that which distinguished the first had no glory, when compared to that of the other, which far excell'd it.
In fact, the old code's glory is really nothing compared the new code's magnificent glory.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
had: Job 25:5, Isaiah 24:23, Haggai 2:3, Haggai 2:7-9, Acts 26:13, Philippians 3:7-8, 2 Peter 1:17, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 21:24, Revelation 22:5
Reciprocal: Isaiah 43:18 - General Haggai 2:9 - glory 1 Corinthians 4:21 - shall 2 Corinthians 3:7 - which 2 Corinthians 3:9 - exceed
Cross-References
The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed.
Then it was as if their eyes opened, and they saw things differently. They saw that they were naked. So they got some fig leaves, sewed them together, and wore them for clothes.
Then God said to the man, "I commanded you not to eat from that tree. But you listened to your wife and ate from it. So I will curse the ground because of you. You will have to work hard all your life for the food the ground produces.
The ground will grow thorns and weeds for you. And you will have to eat the plants that grow wild in the fields.
I am the God of your ancestors. I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Moses covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
Moses saw that Aaron had let the people get out of control. They were being wild, and all their enemies could see them acting like fools.
That is why I am terrified to stand before him. Just thinking about it makes me afraid.
I am shaking with fear before you. I fear and respect your judgments.
The sinners in Zion are afraid. Those who do wrong shake with fear. They say, "Can any of us live through this fire that destroys? Who can live near this fire that burns forever?"
Men will see your naked body and use you for sex. I will make you pay for the bad things you did, and I will not let anyone help you.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For even that which was made glorious,.... The apostle grants that there was a glory in the law: it "was made glorious"; it was glorious in the author of it, who is God; it was of his appointing and ordaining, agreeable to his nature, and a declaration of his will; his authority was stamped upon it, and it was written by himself, which cannot be said of any other law whatever; it was glorious in its promulgation, God himself appeared in great glory at the giving of it; Christ was then present; it was ordained by angels, and by them delivered into the hands of Moses, on whose face such a glory was left as could not be steadfastly looked upon; and it was attended with thunderings, lightnings, the sound of a trumpet, c. it was glorious in the matter of it, it contained great and excellent things the substance of it is love to God, and to our neighbour; and it was glorious in its properties, being, in its nature and substance, holy, just, good, spiritual, perfect, immutable, and eternal; but yet
had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. There is such an excelling glory in the Gospel, that the other is swallowed up and lost in it; it excels it in those things in which it was so glorious: in the author of it, which, though the same, yet with this difference; the law was given by God as a judge, the Gospel by him as a Father, as the Father of Christ, and of his people in him; the law is the birth of his holiness and righteousness, the Gospel of his wisdom, grace, and love; the law declares his will with respect to duty, the Gospel with respect to salvation; the authority of God is stamped on the law, but the Gospel is the image of Christ; the law was written by the finger of God, but the Gospel was hid in his heart, and came from thence: in the promulgation of it, through the long train of patriarchs and prophets, that went before it to usher it in; it was published by Christ, the Son of God himself, confirmed by the gifts and miracles of the Holy Ghost, and in it is a greater display of the glory of God; it was attended with angels too, and a voice from heaven delightful and not terrible; and there was a glory on Christ's countenance, far exceeding that of Moses's: in the matter of it; which is the love, grace, and mercy of God; the Lord Jesus Christ, in all the glories and fulness of his person and offices; salvation by him, spiritual blessings, exceeding great and precious promises; neither of which are to be observed in the law: the ordinances of it vastly exceed the legal ones; and it has greatly the advantage of it in its effects on the souls of men, when accompanied by the Spirit of God.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
For even that which was made glorious - (τὸ δεδοξασμένον to dedoxasmenon). That was splendid, excellent, or glorious. This refers doubtless, to the laws and institutions of Moses, especially to the primary giving of the Law. Paul does not deny that it had an honor and majesty such, in some respects, as the Jews claimed for it. It was glorious in the manner in which it was given; it was glorious in the purity of the Law itself; and it was glorious, or splendid in the magnificent and imposing ritual in which the worship of God was celebrated. But all this was surpassed in the brighter glory of the gospel.
Had no glory - Greek: “Was not glorious, or splendid” (οὐδὲ δεδόξασται oude deoxastai. It had comparatively no glory or splendor. Its glory was all eclipsed. It was like the splendor of the moon and stars compared with the bright light of the sun.
By reason of the glory that excelleth - In the gospel; in the incarnation, life, sufferings, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus; in the pardon of sin; in the peace and joy of the believer; and in the glories of the heavenly world to which the gospel elevates dying men.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Corinthians 3:10. For even that which was made glorious — The law, which was exhibited for a time in great glory and splendour, partly when it was given, and partly by the splendour of God in the tabernacle and first temple; but all this ceased and was done away; was intended to give place to the Gospel; and has actually given place to that system; so that now, in no part of the world is that law performed, even by the people who are attached to it and reject the Gospel.
The glory that excelleth. — The Gospel dispensation, giving supereminent displays of the justice, holiness, goodness, mercy, and majesty of God.
