2 Corinthians 3:10
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The Corinthians are Paul's letter written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. The old covenant ministry of condemnation came with glory; how much more …
Other Translations
For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth.
for also even that which hath been glorious, hath not been glorious--in this respect, because of the superior glory;
For the glory of the first no longer seems to be glory, because of the greater glory of that which comes after.
Cross References
Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the Lord of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, …
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord …
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the …
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory …
At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining …
Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.
The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in …
And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house …
Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? …
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: …