2 Corinthians 3:10 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Indeed, what once had glory has in this respect lost its glory because of the greater glory,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Indeed, in view of this fact, what once had splendor [the glory of the Law in the face of Moses] has come to have no splendor at all, because of the overwhelming glory that exceeds and excels it [the glory of the Gospel in the face of Jesus Christ].

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

In fact, what was glorious isn’t glorious now, because of the glory that is brighter.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And neither was it glorified by means of an excellent glory, though it was made illustrious in its own way.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For even that which was glorious in this part was not glorified, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

2 Corinthians 3:10 Cross References

Job 25:5

If even the moon is not bright and the stars are not pure in his sight,

Isaiah 24:23

Then the moon will be abashed and the sun ashamed, for the Lord of hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before his elders he will be glorified.

Haggai 2:3

Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Is it not in your sight as nothing?

Acts 26:13

when at midday along the road, Your Excellency, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions.

2 Corinthians 3:11

for if what was set aside came through glory, much more has the permanent come in glory!

2 Corinthians 3:9

For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, much more does the ministry of justification abound in glory!

2 Peter 1:17

For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”

Revelation 22:5

And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.