2 Corinthians 3:10
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For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
In other translations
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
Greek words
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