2 Corinthians 3:9 asv — For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

American Standard Version

"For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. "

— 2 Corinthians 3:9, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 3 — Context

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who also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

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But if the ministration of death, written, and engraven on stones, came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look stedfastly upon the face of Moses for the glory of his face; which glory was passing away:

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how shall not rather the ministration of the spirit be with glory?

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For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

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For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth.

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For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory.

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Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech,

2 Corinthians 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 3:9 say?
2 Corinthians 3:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 3:9 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 3:9 in?
2 Corinthians 3:9 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 3:9?
2 Corinthians 3:9 reads (ASV): “For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed 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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