2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6
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Since we have such a hope, j we are very bold,
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not like Moses, k who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end.
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But l their minds were m hardened. For to this day, n when they read o the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away.
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Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts.
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But when p one turns to the Lord, q the veil is removed.
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Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where r the Spirit of the Lord is, there is s freedom.
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And we all, with unveiled face, t beholding u the glory of the Lord, v are being transformed into the same image w from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 4
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Therefore, having x this ministry y by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
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But we have renounced z disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or a to tamper with God's word, but b by the open statement of the truth c we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
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And even d if our gospel is veiled, e it is veiled only to f those who are perishing.
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In their case g the god of this world d has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing h the light of i the gospel of the glory of Christ, j who is the image of God.
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For what k we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with l ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
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For God, who said, m "Let light shine out of darkness," n has shone in our hearts to give o the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
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2 Corinthians 7:4
I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
Ephesians 6:19
And also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel.
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2 Corinthians 3:7
Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses' face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end.
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2 Corinthians 4:4
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Romans 11:25
Lest you be wise in your own sight, I want you to understand this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
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Mark 6:52
For they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
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Acts 13:15
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.
Acts 15:21
For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues.
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2 Corinthians 3:6
Who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
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Romans 11:23
And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again.
Exodus 34:34
Whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would remove the veil, until he came out. And when he came out and told the people of Israel what he was commanded.
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Isaiah 25:7
And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations.
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Isaiah 61:1 - 2
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.
Galatians 4:6
And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!
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Galatians 5:1
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:13
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
John 8:32
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
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1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
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2 Corinthians 4:4
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 1:11
In accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.
John 17:24
Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.
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Romans 8:29
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
1 Corinthians 15:49
Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven.
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Psalms 84:7
They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.
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2 Corinthians 3:6
Who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
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1 Corinthians 7:25
Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.
1 Timothy 1:13
Though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief.
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Romans 6:21
But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
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2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
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2 Corinthians 6:7
By truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left.
2 Corinthians 7:14
For whatever boasts I made to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you was true, so also our boasting before Titus has proved true.
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2 Corinthians 5:11 - 12
Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.
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2 Corinthians 3:14
But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away.
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Matthew 13:15
For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.
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2 Corinthians 2:15
For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
1 Corinthians 1:18
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
And with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.
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John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out.
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2 Corinthians 4:3
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing.
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2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
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2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
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Colossians 1:15
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
Philippians 2:6
Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped.
Hebrews 1:3
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
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1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.
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1 Corinthians 9:19
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
2 Corinthians 1:24
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.
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Genesis 1:3
And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
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2 Peter 1:19
And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
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2 Corinthians 4:4
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
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