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But if the service of death, written engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadfastly on the face of Moses for the glory of his face; which was passing away:
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A Glorious But Fading Law
Commentators stress that Paul isn't dismissing the Old Testament Law. He affirms it was genuinely "glorious," validated by the divine radiance on Moses' face that was too bright for the Israelites to see. However, this glory was intentionally temporary and "passing away." This establishes the foundation for Paul's argument: if the temporary covenant was so glorious, the new one must be even more so.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But if the ministration of death. In the previous verses, Paul had referred incidentally to the institutions of Moses, and to the superior…
Of death (του θανατου). Subjective genitive, marked by death in its outcome (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:56; [Reference Galat…
19th Century
Anglican
But if the ministration of death, written and engraved in stones, was glorious.—More accurately, engraved in a writin…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
But if the ministry of death. He now sets forth the dignity of the gospel by this argument: that God conferred distinguished honor upon th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if the ministration of death The apostle having observed the difference between the law and the Gospel, the one being a ki…
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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 …
