Parallel Verses
Amplified
Indeed, what had glory [the Law], in this case no longer has glory because of the glory that surpasses it [the gospel].
New American Standard Bible
For indeed what had glory, in this case has no glory because of the glory that surpasses it.
King James Version
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
Holman Bible
In fact, what had been glorious is not glorious now by comparison because of the glory that surpasses it.
International Standard Version
In fact, that which once had glory lost its glory, because the other glory surpassed it.
A Conservative Version
For also that which has been glorified, has not been glorified in this regard, because of the glory that transcends.
American Standard Version
For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth.
An Understandable Version
For truly, what once came with splendor [i.e., the Old Agreement] has now lost it in comparison to that which has surpassing splendor [i.e., the New Agreement].
Anderson New Testament
For that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that surpasses.
Bible in Basic English
For the glory of the first no longer seems to be glory, because of the greater glory of that which comes after.
Common New Testament
For indeed what had glory, in this case has no glory because of the glory that surpasses it.
Daniel Mace New Testament
since that which distinguished the first had no glory, when compared to that of the other, which far excell'd it.
Darby Translation
For also that which was glorified is not glorified in this respect, on account of the surpassing glory.
Godbey New Testament
For indeed that which was glorious, has ceased to be glorious in this respect on account of the transcendent glory.
Goodspeed New Testament
For in comparison with its surpassing splendor, what was splendid has come to have no splendor at all.
John Wesley New Testament
For even that which was made glorious, had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excelleth.
Julia Smith Translation
For also that having been glorified has not been glorified in this part, for sake of the glory excelling.
King James 2000
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excels.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For indeed what had been glorified has not been glorified in this case, on account of the glory that surpasses [it].
Modern King James verseion
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, because of the glory that excels.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For no doubt that which was there glorified is not once glorified in respect of this exceeding glory.
Moffatt New Testament
(indeed, in view of the transcendent glory, what was glorious has thus no glory at all);
Montgomery New Testament
Indeed that which once was glorious has lost its glory, because of the glory which surpasses it.
NET Bible
For indeed, what had been glorious now has no glory because of the tremendously greater glory of what replaced it.
New Heart English Bible
For truly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses.
Noyes New Testament
For even that which was made glorious hath ceased to be glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory by which it is exceeded.
Sawyer New Testament
For that which was made glorious was not glorious in this respect, on account of the surpassing glory.
The Emphasized Bible
For that which hath been made glorious, hath not even been made glorious, in this respect, - by reason of the surpassing glory.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For that which was glorious hath no glory, comparatively, because of the glory which excelleth.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Indeed, that which then had glory has lost its glory, because of the glory which surpasses it.
Webster
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
Weymouth New Testament
For, in fact, that which was once resplendent in glory has no glory at all in this respect, that it pales before the glory which surpasses it.
Williams New Testament
For on account of its surpassing splendor, what was once so splendid has now no splendor at all.
World English Bible
For most certainly that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasses.
Worrell New Testament
For even that which has been made glorious has not been made glorious in this respect, on account of the surpassing glory;
Worsley New Testament
since what was then made glorious was not in comparison glorious, because of the glory that surpasseth it.
Youngs Literal Translation
for also even that which hath been glorious, hath not been glorious -- in this respect, because of the superior glory;
Interlinear
Doxazo
Doxazo
Doxazo
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 3:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
New Covenant Ministry
9 For if the ministry that brings condemnation [the old covenant, the Law] has glory, how much more does glory overflow in the ministry that brings righteousness [the new covenant which declares believers free of guilt and sets them apart for God’s special purpose]! 10 Indeed, what had glory [the Law], in this case no longer has glory because of the glory that surpasses it [the gospel]. 11 For if that [Law] which fades away came with glory, how much more must that [gospel] which remains and is permanent abide in glory and splendor!
Names
Cross References
Job 25:5
“Behold, even the moon has no brightness [compared to God’s majesty and glory]
And the stars are not pure in His sight,
Isaiah 24:23
Then the full moon will be embarrassed and the sun ashamed,
For the Lord of hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem,
And His glory and brilliance will shine before His elders.
Haggai 2:3
‘Who is left among you who saw this
Haggai 2:7-9
I will shake all the nations; and they will come with the desirable and precious things of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory and splendor,’ says the Lord of hosts.
Acts 26:13
at midday, O King, I saw on the way a light from heaven surpassing the brightness of the sun, shining all around me and those who were traveling with me.
Philippians 3:7-8
But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].
2 Peter 1:17
For when He was invested with honor and [the radiance of the
Revelation 21:23-24
And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon to give light to it, for the glory (splendor, radiance) of God has illumined it, and the Lamb is its lamp and light.
Revelation 22:5
And there will no longer be night; they have no need for lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign [as kings] forever and ever.