For even what was glorious is not glorious in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
2 Corinthians 3:11 - Tree of Life Version For if what is passing away is glorious, much more what remains is 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. |
For even what was glorious is not glorious in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
For this reason, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy, we do not lose heart.
In saying “new,” He has treated the first as old; but what is being made old and aging is close to vanishing.