Indeed, in this case, what once had splendor has come to have no splendor at all, because of the splendor that surpasses it.
2 Corinthians 3:11 - Revised Standard Version For if what faded away came with splendor, what is permanent must have much more splendor. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For if that which was but passing and fading away came with splendor, how much more must that which remains and is permanent abide in glory and splendor! American Standard Version (1901) For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory. Common English Bible If the glory that fades away was glorious, how much more glorious is the one that lasts! Catholic Public Domain Version For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is in glory. |
Indeed, in this case, what once had splendor has come to have no splendor at all, because of the splendor that surpasses it.
Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
In speaking of a new covenant he treats the first as obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.