2 Corinthians 3:11-15

Ministers of the New Covenant

11 For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory.

12 Since we have such a hope, j we are very bold, 13 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. 14 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. 15 Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts.

  1. Cross References
    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.
  2. Cross References
    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.
  3. Cross References
    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.
  4. Cross References
    Mark 6:52
    For they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
  5. Cross References
    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.
  6. Cross References
    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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