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2 Corinthians 3:9

2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For even that which was made glorious,.... The apostle grants that there was a glory in the law: it "was made glorious";…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For if the ministration of condemnation - Of Moses in giving the Law, the effect of which is to produce condemnation.…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The ministration of condemnation - The law, which ascertained sin, and condemned it to just punishment.

The ministration…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 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…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory Dampnacioun, Wiclif, and similarly the Rhemish version. The law must be…