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2 Corinthians 3:9

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3:9For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation,16 how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness17 excel18 in glory!

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  1. 16 Grk “the ministry of condemnation”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produced condemnation.”
  2. 17 Grk “the ministry of righteousness”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produces righteousness.”
  3. 18 Traditionally, “abound.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For if the ministry that brought condemnation had glory, the ministry that brings righteousness overflows with even more glory.

NLTNew Living Translation

If the old way, which brings condemnation, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new way, which makes us right with God!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, by much more will the ministry of righteousness overflow with glory.

KJV 1900King James Version

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.