2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
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 if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
for if the ministration of the condemnation <FI>is<Fi> glory, much more doth the ministration of the righteousness abound in glory;
For if the operation of the law, producing punishment, had its glory, how much greater will be the operation of the Spirit causing righteousness?
Cross References
I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will …
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall …
There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for …
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, …
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, …
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and …
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were …
For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from …