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Of condemnation (της κατακρισεως). Genitive, that brings condemnation because unable to obey the law.
Is glory
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
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
CharlesEllicott
If the ministration of condemnation be glory . . .—Many of the better manuscripts give the reading, if there be glory…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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
JohnGill
For if the ministration of condemnation be glory
So the Jews call the law, for they say, (hrwt …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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
ThomasAquinas
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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A.T. Robertson
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