2 Corinthians 3:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)9 For if the ministry [of the law] that brings condemnation came with splendor, will not the ministry that brings righteousness [i.e., the New Agreement] have greater splendor? Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 For if the service that condemns [the ministration of doom] had glory, how infinitely more abounding in splendor and glory must be the service that makes righteous [the ministry that produces and fosters righteous living and right standing with God]! Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible9 If the ministry that brought condemnation has glory, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness? Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version9 For if the ministration of condemnation is with glory, so much more is the ministration of justice abundant in glory. Ver Capítulo |
He received the sign of circumcision as a seal [confirming] that he had been [considered] righteous because of the faith he had before being circumcised. Thus, he became the [spiritual] father of all people who believe [in God], even though they have not been circumcised, so that they could be considered righteous [by their faith].