2 Corinthians 3:17 bbe — Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there the heart is free.

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"Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there the heart is free."

— 2 Corinthians 3:17, Bible in Basic English

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“Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
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2 Corinthians 3 — Context

But their minds were made hard: for to this very day at the reading of the old agreement the same veil is still unlifted; though it is taken away in Christ.

But to this day, at the reading of the law of Moses, a veil is over their heart.

But when it is turned to the Lord, the veil will be taken away.

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

But we all, with unveiled face giving back as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 3:17 say?

2 Corinthians 3:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there the heart is free.”

Where is 2 Corinthians 3:17 in the Bible?

2 Corinthians 3:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 17.

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 3:17.

What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 3:17 in?

2 Corinthians 3:17 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 3:17?

2 Corinthians 3:17 reads (BBE): “Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there the heart is free.” 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.

2 Corinthians 3:17 bbe — Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there the heart is free.

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