2 Corinthians 3:10
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
2 Corinthians 3:10 in other translations
| BSB | Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it. |
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| WEB | For most certainly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses. |
| ASV | For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth. |
| YLT | for also even that which hath been glorious, hath not been glorious--in this respect, because of the superior glory; |
| DARBY | For also that which was glorified is not glorified in this respect, on account of the surpassing glory. |
| BBE | For the glory of the first no longer seems to be glory, because of the greater glory of that which comes after. |
| Webster | For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. |
What does 2 Corinthians 3:10 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Had no glory. Greek, Was not glorious, or splendid, (ουδεδεδοξασται.) Had comparatively no glory, or splendour. Its glory was all eclipsed. It was like the splendour of the moon and stars compared with the bright light of the sun.
By reason of the glory that excelleth. In the gospel; in the incarnation, life, sufferings, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus; in the pardon of sin; in the peace and joy of the believer; and in the glories of the heavenly world to which the gospel elevates dying men.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:1-11
Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause, is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful ministers, or more to their praise, than the success of their ministry, as shown in the spirits and lives of those among whom they labour. The law of Christ was written in their hearts, and the love of Christ shed abroad there. Nor was it written in tables of stone, as…
2 Corinthians 3:10 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 3:10
- 2 Peter 1:17
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
- Haggai 2:7-9
And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts. The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.
- Revelation 22:5
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
- Job 25:5
Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.
- Acts 26:13
At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.
- Philippians 3:7-8
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
- Haggai 2:3
Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?
- Isaiah 24:23
Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the Lord of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.
- Revelation 21:23-24
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
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Context
- 2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
- 2 Corinthians 3:10
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
- 2 Corinthians 3:11
For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.
2 Corinthians 3:10 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque aun lo que fué glorioso, no es glorioso en esta parte, en comparación de la excelente gloria. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Car aussi ce qui a été glorifié n’a pas été glorifié sous ce rapport, à cause de la gloire qui l’emporte de beaucoup. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn auch das Verherrlichte ist nicht in dieser Beziehung verherrlicht worden, wegen der überschwenglichen Herrlichkeit. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Nam nec glorificatum est, quod claruit in hac parte, propter excellentem gloriam. |