In fact, what had been glorious is not glorious now by comparison, because of the glory that surpasses it.
2 Corinthians 3:11 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For if what was set aside was glorious, what endures will be even more glorious. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory. Common English Bible If the glory that fades away was glorious, how much more glorious is the one that lasts! Catholic Public Domain Version For if even what was temporary has its glory, then what is lasting has an even greater glory. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is in glory. |
In fact, what had been glorious is not glorious now by comparison, because of the glory that surpasses it.
Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up.
By saying a new covenant, he has declared that the first is obsolete. And what is obsolete and growing old is about to pass away.