2 Corinthians 3:12-18

12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away.
14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away.
15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.
16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

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Cross References 13

  • 1. Romans 5:4,5; Romans 8:24,25
  • 2. S Acts 4:29; Ephesians 6:19
  • 3. ver 7; Exodus 34:33
  • 4. Romans 11:7,8; 2 Corinthians 4:4
  • 5. Acts 13:15; Acts 15:21
  • 6. ver 6
  • 7. Romans 11:23
  • 8. Exodus 34:34; Isaiah 25:7
  • 9. Isaiah 61:1,2; Galatians 4:6,7
  • 10. S John 8:32
  • 11. 1 Corinthians 13:12
  • 12. John 17:22,24; 2 Corinthians 4:4,6
  • 13. S Romans 8:29

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