2 Corinthians 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 3:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 3:6 — KJV
“Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. giveth life: or, quickeneth”
— 2 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 3:6 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 3:6
“And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. cupbearers: or, butlers”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:6: also, able, ministers
“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:6: hath, made, spirit
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:6: hath, made, spirit
“It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:6: also, hath, made
“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:6: also, made, life
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