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2 Corinthians 3

2 Cor. 3:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
hath made
hikanoo (Greek #2427)
to enable, i.e. qualify
KJV usage: make able (meet).
Pronounce: hik-an-o'-o
Origin: from 2425
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
ablee ministers
diakonos (Greek #1249)
an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess)
KJV usage: deacon, minister, servant.
Pronounce: dee-ak'-on-os
Origin: probably from an obsolete διάκω (to run on errands; compare 1377)
of the new
kainos (Greek #2537)
new (especially in freshness; while 3501 is properly so with respect to age
KJV usage: new.
Pronounce: kahee-nos'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
testament
diatheke (Greek #1242)
properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
KJV usage: covenant, testament.
Pronounce: dee-ath-ay'-kay
Origin: from 1303
f; not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
of the letter
gramma (Greek #1121)
a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural learning
KJV usage: bill, learning, letter, scripture, writing, written.
Pronounce: gram'-mah
Origin: from 1125
g, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
of the spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
the letter
gramma (Greek #1121)
a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural learning
KJV usage: bill, learning, letter, scripture, writing, written.
Pronounce: gram'-mah
Origin: from 1125
h killeth
apokteino (Greek #615)
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
KJV usage: put to death, kill, slay.
Pronounce: ap-ok-ti'-no
Origin: from 575 and κτείνω (to slay)
, but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
the spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
k βgiveth life
zoopoieo (Greek #2227)
to (re-)vitalize (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: make alive, give life, quicken.
Pronounce: dzo-op-oy-eh'-o
Origin: from the same as 2226 and 4160
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β
or, quickeneth.

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hath.
2 Cor. 5:18‑20• 18and all things are of the God who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and given to us the ministry of that reconciliation:
19how that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their offences; and putting in us the word of that reconciliation.
20We are ambassadors therefore for Christ, God as it were beseeching by us, we entreat for Christ, Be reconciled to God.
(2 Cor. 5:18‑20)
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Matt. 13:52• 52And he said to them, For this reason every scribe discipled to the kingdom of the heavens is like a man that is a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old. (Matt. 13:52)
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Rom. 1:5• 5by whom we have received grace and apostleship in behalf of his name, for obedience of faith among all the nations, (Rom. 1:5)
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1 Cor. 3:5,10• 5Who then is Apollos, and who Paul? Ministering servants, through whom ye have believed, and as the Lord has given to each.
10According to the grace of God which has been given to me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation, but another builds upon it. But let each see how he builds upon it.
(1 Cor. 3:5,10)
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1 Cor. 12:28• 28And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:28)
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Eph. 3:7• 7of which I am become minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me, according to the working of his power. (Eph. 3:7)
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Eph. 4:11‑12• 11and *he* has given some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers,
12for the perfecting of the saints; with a view to the work of the ministry, with a view to the edifying of the body of Christ;
(Eph. 4:11‑12)
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Col. 1:25‑29• 25of which *I* became minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given me towards you to complete the word of God,
26the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but has now been made manifest to his saints;
27to whom God would make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the nations, which is Christ in you the hope of glory:
28whom *we* announce, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, to the end that we may present every man perfect in Christ.
29Whereunto also I toil, combating according to his working, which works in me in power.
(Col. 1:25‑29)
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1 Tim. 1:11‑12• 11according to the glad tidings of the glory of the blessed God, with which *I* have been entrusted.
12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me power, that he has counted me faithful, appointing to ministry him
(1 Tim. 1:11‑12)
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1 Tim. 4:6• 6Laying these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished with the words of the faith and of the good teaching which thou hast fully followed up. (1 Tim. 4:6)
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2 Tim. 1:11• 11to which *I* have been appointed a herald and apostle and teacher of the nations. (2 Tim. 1:11)
the new.
2 Cor. 3:14• 14But their thoughts have been darkened, for unto this day the same veil remains in reading the old covenant, unremoved, which in Christ is annulled. (2 Cor. 3:14)
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Jer. 31:31• 31Behold, days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: (Jer. 31:31)
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Matt. 26:28• 28For this is my blood, that of the new covenant, that shed for many for remission of sins. (Matt. 26:28)
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Mark 14:24• 24And he said to them, This is my blood, that of the new covenant, that shed for many. (Mark 14:24)
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Luke 22:20• 20In like manner also the cup, after having supped, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. (Luke 22:20)
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1 Cor. 11:25• 25In like manner also the cup, after having supped, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do, as often as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. (1 Cor. 11:25)
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Heb. 7:22• 22by so much Jesus became surety of a better covenant. (Heb. 7:22)
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Heb. 8:6‑10• 6But now he has got a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is mediator of a better covenant, which is established on the footing of better promises.
7For if that first was faultless, place had not been sought for a second.
8For finding fault, he says to them, Behold, days come, saith the Lord, and I will consummate a new covenant as regards the house of Israel, and as regards the house of Juda;
9not according to the covenant which I made to their fathers in the day of my taking their hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because *they* did not continue in my covenant, and *I* did not regard them, saith the Lord.
10Because this is the covenant that I will covenant to the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: Giving my laws into their mind, I will write them also upon their hearts; and I will be to them for God, and *they* shall be to me for people.
(Heb. 8:6‑10)
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Heb. 9:15‑20• 15And for this reason he is mediator of a new covenant, so that, death having taken place for redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, the called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
16(For where there is a testament, the death of the testator must needs come in.
17For a testament is of force when men are dead, since it is in no way of force while the testator is alive.)
18Whence neither the first was inaugurated without blood.
19For every commandment having been spoken according to the law by Moses to all the people; having taken the blood of calves and goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, he sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
20saying, This is the blood of the covenant which God has enjoined to you.
(Heb. 9:15‑20)
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Heb. 12:24• 24and to Jesus, mediator of a new covenant; and to the blood of sprinkling, speaking better than Abel. (Heb. 12:24)
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Heb. 13:20• 20But the God of peace, who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, in the power of the blood of the eternal covenant, (Heb. 13:20)
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Heb. 13•  (Heb. 13)
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not.
for.
2 Cor. 3:7,9• 7(But if the ministry of death, in letters, graven in stones, began with glory, so that the children of Israel could not fix their eyes on the face of Moses, on account of the glory of his face, a glory which is annulled;
9For if the ministry of condemnation be glory, much rather the ministry of righteousness abounds in glory.
(2 Cor. 3:7,9)
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Deut. 27:26• 26Cursed be he that confirmeth not the words of this law to do them! And all the people shall say, Amen. (Deut. 27:26)
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Rom. 3:20• 20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law is knowledge of sin. (Rom. 3:20)
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Rom. 4:15• 15For law works wrath; but where no law is neither is there transgression. (Rom. 4:15)
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Rom. 7:9‑11• 9But *I* was alive without law once; but the commandment having come, sin revived, but *I* died.
10And the commandment, which was for life, was found, as to me, itself to be unto death:
11for sin, getting a point of attack by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
(Rom. 7:9‑11)
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Gal. 3:10‑12,21• 10For as many as are on the principle of works of law are under curse. For it is written, Cursed is every one who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them;
11but that by law no one is justified with God is evident, because The just shall live on the principle of faith;
12but the law is not on the principle of faith; but, He that shall have done these things shall live by them.
21Is then the law against the promises of God? Far be the thought. For if a law had been given able to quicken, then indeed righteousness were on the principle of law;
(Gal. 3:10‑12,21)
but the.
giveth life.
or, quickeneth.
 For the letter kills, as a rule imposed on man; the Spirit quickens, as the power of God in grace—the purpose of God communicated to the heart of man by the power of God, who imparted it to him that he might enjoy it. (2 Corinthians 3 by J.N. Darby)
 The Spirit, the true force of the purpose of God, as the Spirit gave it. For the letter kills, as a rule imposed on man; the Spirit quickens, as the power of God in grace (2 Corinthians 3 by J.N. Darby)
 He is writing to Gentiles, and for such the letter of the new covenant would only "kill" or, in other words, exclude them from all blessing; for actually, as far as the letter is concerned, the new covenant applies only to the house of Israel and Judah. The spirit of the new covenant, or the blessing that is in the mind of God of which the covenant speaks, is for all men (2 Corinthians 3 by H. Smith)
 The new covenant is brought before us by the prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 31:31-34). The two great blessings of the new covenant are forgiveness of sins and the knowledge of God. (2 Corinthians 3 by H. Smith)
 Then, changing from the spirit of the new covenant to the Holy Spirit, the apostle says, "The Spirit giveth life." The Holy Spirit gives life by a work in souls, whereby they are brought to a knowledge of the Lord and the remission of their sins (Heb. 8:10-12). (2 Corinthians 3 by H. Smith)
 For literally it remains to be applied to the house of Israel and of Judah, though the blood is shed and accepted, on which its efficacy rests. But this only the more suits the genius of Christianity, where the principles stand out in the light, and the truth is told plainly. (Notes on 2 Corinthians 3:1-6)
 The “letter” of the new covenant is the literal fulfillment of its conditions in a coming day when a remnant of Israel are saved and brought into the kingdom (Jer. 31:31-34; Rom. 11:26-27). To apply it in “letter” to the Church would be to see it as being fulfilled in the Church in some way, which is a mistake. (A True Christian Minister Has a Ministry That Impacts His Hearers: 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18 by B. Anstey)
 Paul...ministered the “spirit” of the new covenant, which is grace. He taught Christians of the spiritual blessings of the covenant that were theirs through grace, without them formally being connected with it. (A True Christian Minister Has a Ministry That Impacts His Hearers: 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18 by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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who has also made us competent, as ministers of the new covenantg; not of letter, but of spirit. For the letter killsh, but the Spirit quickens.

JND Translation Notes

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The omission of the article makes it characteristic, as in the case of "letter" and "spirit"; perhaps it may be rendered "competent [as] new covenant ministers."
h
Or "For letter kills."

W. Kelly Translation

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who also made us competent [as] servants of a new covenanta, not of letter but of spirit, for the letter killeth but the spirit quickeneth.

WK Translation Notes

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Read "a new covenant," it is the anarthrous form of the noun without the article "the."