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For most assuredly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses.
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The Sun Outshines the Moon
Commentators unanimously explain Paul's point with a powerful analogy: the Old Covenant (the Law) was glorious, like the moon shining at night. However, when the New Covenant (the Gospel) arrived, its glory was like the sun rising, completely eclipsing the lesser light. The Law's glory wasn't negated, but it pales in comparison to the surpassing glory of Christ.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For even that which was made glorious. to dedoxasmenon. That was splendid, excellent, or glorious. This refers, doubtless, to the…
In this respect (εν τουτω τω μερε). The glory on the face of Moses was temporary, though real, and passed away (verse 7), a type o…
19th Century
Anglican
For even that which was made glorious had no glory.—More accurately, Saint Paul, reproducing the very tense he found in the Septua…
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The comparison in glory between the covenants advances one step further. So pronounced is the contrast between the two dispensations that what once…
16th Century
Protestant
What was rendered glorious. This is not a correction of what came before, but rather a confirmation, for he means that the glory of the la…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For even that which was made glorious The apostle grants that there was a glory in the law: it "was made glorious"; …
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Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful …
13th Century
Catholic
Having commended the ministry of the New Testament, the Apostle then commends its ministers. He first stipulates two things that correspond to the …
