That old agreement had glory. But it really loses its glory when it is compared to the much greater glory \{of the new agreement\}.
2 Corinthians 3:11 - Easy To Read Version If the agreement that disappeared came with glory, then the agreement that continues forever has much greater glory. 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. |
That old agreement had glory. But it really loses its glory when it is compared to the much greater glory \{of the new agreement\}.
God called this a new agreement, {\cf2\super [90]} so God has made the first agreement {\cf2\super [91]} old. And anything that is old and useless is ready to disappear.