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2 Corinthians 3:13-15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 3:13-15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
13 and are not like Moses. He was putting a veil on his face so that the sons of Israel might not look-intently at the end[a] of the [face of glory][b] passing-away. 14 But[c] their minds were hardened[d], for until this very day the same[e] veil remains on the reading of the old covenant— it not being unveiled because[f] it passes-away[g] in Christ. 15 Indeed[h], until today whenever Moses is being read, a veil lies on their heart.
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- 2 Corinthians 3:13 Or, cessation, termination, finish, goal.
- 2 Corinthians 3:13 For Paul, the fading glory on Moses’ face symbolized the temporary nature of that covenant. Others supply [ministry of the letter].
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 Paul makes an application from Moses to Israel.
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 That is, to the spiritual meaning of the fading glory, and thus to the true intent of the old covenant.
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 Like the one on Moses, it hides the fading glory.
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 Or, that; it not being unveiled (revealed) to them that it (the old covenant) passes away in Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 Or, is done-away.
- 2 Corinthians 3:15 Paul clarifies that the veil is not on the Law, but on their hearts.
2 Corinthians 3:13-15
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2 Corinthians 3:13-15
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13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face(A) to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. 14 But their minds were made dull,(B) for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant(C) is read.(D) 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.
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