From meta and morphoo; to transform. 5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor). BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. This "letter" is written not with pen and ink, but with the Spirit of the living God. 18And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD. 13We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. All, the whole, every kind of. From katha and per; exactly as. The following words, however, show that the word suggested yet another thought to him. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. John 12:41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 2 Corinthians 7:3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. 11And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord.--The Greek participle which answers to the first five words belongs to a verb derived from the Greek for "mirror" (identical in meaning, though not in form, with that of 1Corinthians 13:12). 17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 1But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Read full chapter 2 Corinthians 2 (1-2) Does Paul need a letter of recommendation? To live, be alive. From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. Ye are our epistle written in our hearts. And who is sufficient for these things? 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (Z) 18And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a](AA) the Lords glory,(AB) are being transformed into his image(AC) with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. An image, likeness, bust. Handed down. Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. Used by permission. are not ye my work in the Lord? 13unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 5Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. 17Now (Z)the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is (AA)liberty. 8will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. I, the first-person pronoun. 2(D)You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3clearly you are an epistle of Christ, (E)ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not (F)on tablets of stone but (G)on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. 12For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in [f]simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural. God knoweth. 1 Corinthians 9:1,2 Am I not an apostle? as the gospel of life and liberty is more glorious than the law of condemnation. 14Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us [d]diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 2 Corinthians 3:2. In contrast with this process, he speaks of the Epistle of Christ as written with the "Spirit of the living God." Start your free trial today! as the gospel of life and liberty is more glorious than the law of condemnation. When we see the sun as reflected in a polished mirror of brass or silver, the light illumines us: we are, as it were, transfigured by it and reflect its brightness. 14(as also you have understood us in part), that we are your boast as you also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation(B) to you or from you? Ezekiel 11:19 And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: Written not with ink.--Letters were usually written on papyrus, with a reed pen and with a black pigment (atramentum) used as ink. 16to pass by way of you to Macedonia, to come again from Macedonia to you, and be helped by you on my way to Judea. 3Are we beginning to commend ourselves(A) again? 10For even what was made glorious had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excels. 6:10; 29:10; Acts 28:26; Rom. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular. The First Epistle to the Corinthians (Ancient Greek: ) is one of the Pauline epistles, part of the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle and a co-author, Sosthenes, and is addressed to the Christian church in Corinth. 20For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. All, the whole, every kind of. Beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord. From phaneros; to render apparent. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 3It is clear that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. To write, inscribe. English Standard Version To write, inscribe. . 3clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. You. 3Do (B)we begin again to commend ourselves? 4Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. Is. 1Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? 5Not that we are competent in ourselves(H) to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. . 15And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 10For even what was made glorious had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excels. 7so that, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. Made of stone. 13I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia. 5But if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me, but all of you to some extentnot to be too severe. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). Whereupon entering a comparison between the ministers of the law and of the gospel. 18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. (V) It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. A primary verb; to live. 2 Corinthians 12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 21Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, Not in tables of stone.--The thought of a letter written in the heart by the Spirit of God brings three memorable passages to St. Paul's memory:--(1) the "heart of flesh" of Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26-27; (2) the promise that the law should be written in the heart, which was to be the special characteristic of the new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-33); and (3) the whole history of the circumstances of the first, or older, covenant; and, from this verse to the end of the chapter, thought follows rapidly on thought in manifold application of the images thus suggested. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 2 Corinthians 3 - The Glory of the New Covenant A. Paul's letter of recommendation. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. English Standard Version 39). 2 Corinthians 11:11 Wherefore? Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (12-18) Verses 1-11 Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause, is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. The Glory of the New Covenant(Exodus34:1035). 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 New King James Version 2 You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3 clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. 7Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 2 Corinthians 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? 15Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 11lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices. Do we begin again to commend ourselves? 5(H)Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but (I)our sufficiency is from God, 6who also made us sufficient as (J)ministers of (K)the new covenant, not (L)of the letter but of the [a]Spirit; for (M)the letter kills, (N)but the Spirit gives life. 24Not that we [h]have dominion over your faith, but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand. Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Chapter 3 The preference of the gospel to the law given by Moses. Abrah. am I not free? 10For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. 2You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. Start for FREE. 16But whenever anyone turns to the Lord,(W) the veil is taken away. 18But as God is faithful, our [g]word to you was not Yes and No. Lest their false teachers should charge him with vain glory. All rights reserved. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 6who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the [a]Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. Even as, just as. Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor). . contrariwise. . He has one - the Corinthian Christians themselves. 9For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular. English Standard Version he proves that his ministry is so far the more excellent. "By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established." 2 I have told you before, and foretell as if I were present the second time, and now being absent [ a]I write to those who have sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare 3 since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak tow. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. (Comp. 1But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Your lives are a letter written in our hearts; everyone can read it and recognize our good work among you. (C) 3You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God,(D) not on tablets of stone(E) but on tablets of human hearts. As a result, Paul himself could appeal to them as the best proof of the God . Start for FREE. New Living Translation So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. 9For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry (S)of righteousness exceeds much more in glory. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.