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For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory.
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2 Corinthians 3:10 in Other Translations
KJV
10
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
ESV
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Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it.
NLT
10
In fact, that first glory was not glorious at all compared with the overwhelming glory of the new way.
MSG
10
Bright as that old government was, it would look downright dull alongside this new one.
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10
In fact, what had been glorious is not glorious in this case because of the glory that surpasses it.
2 Corinthians 3:10 In-Context
8
will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
9
If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!
10
For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory.
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And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!
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Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
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