2 Corinthians 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 3:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 3:8 — KJV
“How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?”
— 2 Corinthians 3:8 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 3:8 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 3:8
“And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:8: how, spirit
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:8: how, glorious
“And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:8: how, rather
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:8: how, rather
“As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:8: how, spirit
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