2 Corinthians 3:9 - The Scriptures 1998

For if the administering of condemnation had esteem, the administering of righteousness exceeds much more in esteem.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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]!

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

If the ministry that brought condemnation has glory, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness?

Catholic Public Domain Version

For if the ministration of condemnation is with glory, so much more is the ministration of justice abundant in glory.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more the ministration of justice aboundeth in glory.

2 Corinthians 3:9 Cross References