2 Corinthians 3:5 nasb — Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,

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"Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,"

— 2 Corinthians 3:5, NASB

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2 Corinthians 3 — Context

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You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men;

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being manifested that you are a letter of Christ, cared for by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

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Such confidence we have through Christ toward God.

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Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,

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who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

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But if the ministry of death, in letters engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was,

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how will the ministry of the Spirit fail to be even more with glory?

2 Corinthians 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 3:5 say?
2 Corinthians 3:5 in the NASB reads: “Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,”
Where is 2 Corinthians 3:5 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 3:5 in?
2 Corinthians 3:5 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 3:5?
2 Corinthians 3:5 reads (NASB): “Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,” 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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