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For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Of condemnation (της κατακρισεως). Genitive, that brings condemnation because unable to obey the law.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For if the ministration of condemnation. This refers to Moses giving the law, the effect of which is to produce condemnation. Law condemns…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

If the ministration of condemnation be glory . . .—Many of the better manuscripts give the reading, if there be glory…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In the remainder of the chapter Paul provides a commentary on selected points of the narrative in Ex 34:29–35. When Moses descended from Mount Sina…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory
So the Jews call the law, for they say, (hrwt …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having commended the ministry of the New Testament, the Apostle then commends its ministers. He first stipulates two things that correspond to the …

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