If even the moon does not shine and the stars are not pure in his sight,
2 Corinthians 3:10 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised In fact, what had been glorious is not glorious now by comparison, because of the glory that surpasses it. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
If even the moon does not shine and the stars are not pure in his sight,
The moon will be put to shame and the sun disgraced, because the Lord of Armies will reign as king on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, and he will display his glory in the presence of his elders.
“Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Doesn’t it seem to you like nothing by comparison?
King Agrippa, while on the road at midday, I saw a light from heaven brighter than the sun, shining around me and those travelling with me.
For if what was set aside was glorious, what endures will be even more glorious.
For if the ministry that brought condemnation had glory, the ministry that brings righteousness overflows with even more glory.
For he received honour and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased! ’
Night will be no more; people will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will give them light, and they will reign for ever and ever.