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Christ: The Life of the Law
Commentators clarify that when Paul says "the Lord is the Spirit," he isn't merging the identities of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Rather, he is teaching that Jesus Christ is the life, meaning, and fulfillment (the "spirit") of the Old Testament. As John Calvin explains, Christ animates the law, making it life-giving, whereas without Him, it remains a "dead letter" that brings condemnation.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 3:17
18th Century
Theologian
Now the Lord is that Spirit. The word "Lord" here evidently refers to the Lord Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:16). It may be observed …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit (ο δε Κυριος το πνευμα εστιν). Some, like E. F. Scott (The
Spirit in the N.T.), ta…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 3:17
19th Century
Bishop
Now the Lord is that Spirit.—Better, the Lord is the Spirit. The words seem at first inconsistent with the formulated pre…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 3:17
This verse explains v.16. There are three possible interpretations. (1) “The Lord” (Yahweh; GK 3378) mentioned in Ex 34:34, to whom the Jew must no…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 3:17
16th Century
Theologian
The Lord is the Spirit. This passage has also been misinterpreted, as if Paul meant to say that Christ is of a spiritual essence, because …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 3:17
17th Century
Pastor
Now the Lord is that Spirit
The Lord, to whom the heart is turned, when the veil is removed, is Jesus Christ; and he…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 3:12–18
17th Century
Minister
It is the duty of ministers of the gospel to use great plainness, or clearness, of speech. Old Testament believers had only cloudy and fleeting gli…