2 Corinthians 3:12-4:1

English Standard Version

¹² Since we have such a hope, ^(A)we are very bold, ¹³ not like Moses, ^(B)who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. ¹⁴ But ^(C)their minds were ^(D)hardened. For to this day, ^(E)when they read ^(F)the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. ¹⁵ Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. ¹⁶ But when ^(G)one^[a] turns to the Lord, ^(H)the veil is removed. ¹⁷ Now the Lord^[b] is the Spirit, and where ^(I)the Spirit of the Lord is, there is ^(J)freedom. ¹⁸ And we all, with unveiled face, ^(K)beholding ^(L)the glory of the Lord,^{[c] (M)}are being transformed into the same image ^(N)from one degree of glory to another.^[d] For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

The Light of the Gospel

4 Therefore, having ^(O)this ministry ^(P)by the mercy of God,^[e] we do not lose heart.