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For if the service of condemnation has glory, much rather does the service of righteousness exceed in glory.
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Law Condemns, Gospel Justifies
Scholars explain that Paul contrasts two ministries. The Law of Moses is the 'ministration of condemnation' because it reveals our sin and the just penalty for it, without offering a path to pardon. In contrast, the Gospel is the 'ministration of righteousness' (or justification) because it reveals how we can be made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For if the ministration of condemnation. This refers to Moses giving the law, the effect of which is to produce condemnation. Law condemns…
Of condemnation (της κατακρισεως). Genitive, that brings condemnation because unable to obey the law.
Is glory
19th Century
Anglican
If the ministration of condemnation be glory . . .—Many of the better manuscripts give the reading, if there be glory…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For if the ministration of condemnation be glory So the Jews call the law, for they say, (hrwt …
Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful …
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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 …
