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2 Corinthians 3:10

2 Corinthians 3:10
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For if that which is done away,.... Here another difference is pointed out, which subsists between the law and the Gospel, and proves that the one is more excellent and glorious than the other. The…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For even that which was made glorious - (τὸ δεδοξασμένον to dedoxasmenon). That was splendid, excellent, or glorious. This refers doubtless, to the laws and institutions of Moses, especially to the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For even that which was made glorious - The law, which was exhibited for a time in great glory and splendor, partly when it was given, and partly by the splendor of God in the tabernacle and first…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 3:6-11

Here the apostle makes a comparison between the Old Testament and the New, the law of Moses and the gospel of Jesus Christ, and values himself and his fellow-labourers by this, that they were able…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth Rather, For even that which has been glorified (i.e. the face of Moses, typical of the Law)…