2 Corinthians 3:11 net — For if what was made ineffective came with glory, how much more has what remains come in glory!

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"For if what was made ineffective came with glory, how much more has what remains come in glory!"

— 2 Corinthians 3:11, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 3 — Context

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how much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be?

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For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness excel in glory!

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For indeed, what had been glorious now has no glory because of the tremendously greater glory of what replaced it.

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For if what was made ineffective came with glory, how much more has what remains come in glory!

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Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

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and not like Moses who used to put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from staring at the result of the glory that was made ineffective.

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But their minds were closed. For to this very day, the same veil remains when they hear the old covenant read. It has not been removed because only in Christ is it 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 NET Bible reads: “For if what was made ineffective came with glory, how much more has what remains come in 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 (NET): “For if what was made ineffective came with glory, how much more has what remains come in 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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