2 Corinthians 3:11 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹¹ For if that which was fading away [i.e., the Old Agreement, represented by the Law of Moses] had splendor, how much greater is the splendor of that which remains [i.e., the New Agreement represented by the Gospel]? [Note: In this section Paul uses the analogy of the fading splendor on Moses’ face to the fading splendor of the Old Agreement].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹¹ For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹¹ 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)

¹¹ For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory.

Common English Bible

¹¹ If the glory that fades away was glorious, how much more glorious is the one that lasts!

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹¹ For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory.

2 Corinthians 3:11 Cross References

2 Corinthians 3:10

For truly, what once came with splendor [i.e., the Old Agreement] has now lost it in comparison to that which has surpassing splendor [i.e., the New Agreement].

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, since we have such a hope [i.e., that the Gospel is much superior to the law], we speak with great boldness,

2 Corinthians 4:1

So, having obtained this ministry through [God’s] mercy, we do not become discouraged.

Hebrews 8:13

[So], by saying “a New Agreement,” God has made the first one obsolete. And that which is becoming obsolete and getting aged is ready to [completely] disappear.