2 Corinthians 3:12-18
New International Version
12 Therefore, since we have such a hope,(A) we are very bold.(B) 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face(C) to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. 14 But their minds were made dull,(D) for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant(E) is read.(F) It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord,(G) the veil is taken away.(H) 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit,(I) and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.(J) 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a](K) the Lord’s glory,(L) are being transformed into his image(M) with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Or reflect
2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Therefore, having such a hope,(A) we use great boldness. 13 We are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face(B) so that the Israelites could not stare at the end of what was fading away, 14 but their minds were closed.[a](C) For to this day, at the reading of the old covenant,(D) the same veil remains; it is not lifted, because it is set aside only in Christ.(E) 15 Even to this day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their hearts, 16 but whenever a person turns(F) to the Lord, the veil is removed.(G) 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at[b](H) the glory of the Lord(I) and are being transformed(J) into the same image(K) from glory to glory;[c] this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.[d]
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 Lit their thoughts were hardened
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Or are reflecting
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Progressive glorification or sanctification
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Or from the Spirit of the Lord, or from the Lord, the Spirit
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.
Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.