2 Corinthians 3:16 asv — But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

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"But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away. "

— 2 Corinthians 3:16, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 3 — Context

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andarenot as Moses, whoput a veil upon his face, that the children of Israel should not look stedfastly on the end of that which was passing away:

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but their minds were hardened: for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remaineth, it not being revealed to them that it is done away in Christ.

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But unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their heart.

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But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

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Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

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But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 3:16 say?
2 Corinthians 3:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 3:16 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 3:16 in?
2 Corinthians 3:16 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 3:16?
2 Corinthians 3:16 reads (ASV): “But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away. ” 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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