2 Corinthians 3:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So won't the agreement that the Spirit brings to us be even more wonderful?

Cross References

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the LORD will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honour the LORD.

Isaiah 44:3

I will bless the thirsty land by sending streams of water; I will bless your descendants by giving them my Spirit.

Isaiah 59:21

The LORD says: “My people, I promise to give you my Spirit and my message. These will be my gifts to you and your families for ever. I, the LORD, have spoken.”

John 1:17

The Law was given by Moses, but Jesus Christ brought us undeserved kindness and truth.

John 7:39

Jesus was talking about the Holy Spirit, who would be given to everyone that had faith in him. The Spirit had not yet been given to anyone, since Jesus had not yet been given his full glory.

1 Corinthians 3:16

All of you know that you are God's temple and that his Spirit lives in you.

2 Corinthians 11:4

We told you about Jesus, and you received the Holy Spirit and accepted our message. But you let some people tell you about another Jesus. Now you are ready to receive another spirit and accept a different message.

2 Corinthians 3:17

The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same, and the Lord's Spirit sets us free.

2 Corinthians 3:6

He makes us worthy to be the servants of his new agreement that comes from the Holy Spirit and not from a written Law. After all, the Law brings death, but the Spirit brings life.

2 Corinthians 3:7

The Law of Moses brought only the promise of death, even though it was carved on stones and given in a wonderful way. Still the Law made Moses' face shine so brightly that the people of Israel could not look at it, even though it was a fading glory.

2 Corinthians 3:9

If something that brings the death sentence is glorious, won't something that makes us acceptable to God be even more glorious?

Galatians 3:14

And because of what Jesus Christ has done, the blessing that was promised to Abraham was taken to the Gentiles. This happened so that by faith we would be given the promised Holy Spirit.

Galatians 5:5

But the Spirit makes us sure that God will accept us because of our faith in Christ.

Ephesians 2:18

And because of Christ, all of us can come to the Father by the same Spirit.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

My friends, the Lord loves you, and it is only natural for us to thank God for you. God chose you to be the first ones to be saved. His Spirit made you holy, and you put your faith in the truth.

1 Peter 1:2

God the Father decided to choose you as his people, and his Spirit has made you holy. You have obeyed Jesus Christ and are sprinkled with his blood. I pray that God will be kind to you and will keep on giving you peace!