Thematic Bible: Formation (making)
Thematic Bible
Duty » Formation (making) » Life to be transformed, not conformed
And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33
2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31
2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2
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Verse Concepts
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Verse Concepts
Duty » Formation (making) » Danger of old ideals
[Live] as children of obedience [to God]; do not conform yourselves to the evil desires [that governed you] in your former ignorance [when you did not know the requirements of the Gospel]. But as the One Who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all your conduct and manner of living.
Duty » Formation (making) » After the divine plan
See that you make them [exactly] after their pattern which was shown to you on the mountain.