2 Corinthians 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 3:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 3:9 — KJV
“For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.”
— 2 Corinthians 3:9 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 3:9 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 3:9
“For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) by one man's...: or, by one offence”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:9: much, more, righteousness
“For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:9: glory, much, more
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:9: glory, much, more
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:9: glory, much, exceed
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:9: glory, more, exceed
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