2 Corinthians 3:18-4:4

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¹⁸ And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate^[a](A) the Lord’s glory,^(B) are being transformed into his image^(C) with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Present Weakness and Resurrection Life

4 Therefore, since through God’s mercy^(D) we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.^{(E) 2} Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways;^(F) we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God.^(G) On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience^(H) in the sight of God. ³ And even if our gospel^(I) is veiled,^(J) it is veiled to those who are perishing.^{(K) 4} The god^(L) of this age^(M) has blinded^(N) the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ,^(O) who is the image of God.^(P)