2 Corinthians 3:11 cpdv — For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory. "

— 2 Corinthians 3:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 3 — Context

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how could the ministration of the Spirit not be in greater glory?

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For if the ministration of condemnation is with glory, so much more is the ministration of justice abundant in glory.

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And neither was it glorified by means of an excellent glory, though it was made illustrious in its own way.

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For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory.

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Therefore, having such a hope, we act with much confidence,

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and not as Moses did, in placing a veil over his face, so that the sons of Israel would not gaze intently at his face. This was ineffective,

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for their minds were obtuse. And, even until this present day, the very same veil, in the readings from the Old Testament, remains not taken away (though, in Christ, it is taken away).

2 Corinthians 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 3:11 say?
2 Corinthians 3:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 3:11 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 3:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 3:11.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 3:11 in?
2 Corinthians 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 3:11?
2 Corinthians 3:11 reads (CPDV): “For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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