2 Corinthians 3:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)17 Now the Lord [i.e., Christ] is the Holy Spirit, and there is freedom [from the bondage of sin and fear] wherever the Spirit of the Lord is. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom). [Isa. 61:1, 2.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Lord’s Spirit is, there is freedom. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 Now the Spirit is Lord. And wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Ver Capítulo |
It is the Holy Spirit who [Note: The Greek word here is “that” instead of “who”] gives life [i.e., understanding the spiritual nature of Jesus’ teaching can produce spiritual life]; the flesh is of no value [i.e., understanding Jesus’ teaching only in a physical sense makes it worthless]. The words I have spoken to you are [from the] Holy Spirit and [they give] life.
He has also made us competent as ministers of a New Agreement [i.e., between Himself and mankind]. It is not [an agreement] based [merely] on a written document [i.e., such as the Law of Moses], but on the Holy Spirit, for the written document brings [spiritual] death [See Rom. 8:2], but the Holy Spirit brings [never ending] life.