We behold Christ, as in the glass of his word and as the reflection from a mirror causes the face to shine, the faces of Christians shine also. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. We should not rest contented without knowing the transforming power of the gospel, by the working of the Spirit, bringing us to seek to be like the temper and tendency of the glorious gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and into union with Him. Christians should prize and improve these privileges. 2 Corinthians 3:18 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 3:18 in all English translations. 18 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. They have light, and with open face they behold the glory of the Lord. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. ESV 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord,are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. The condition of those who enjoy and believe the gospel is happy, for the heart is set at liberty to run the ways of God's commandments. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory. When any person is converted to God, then the veil of ignorance is taken away. As all of us reflect the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, we are becoming more like him with ever-increasing glory by the Lord's Spirit. This veil is taken away by the doctrines of the Bible about Christ. Those who lived under the law, had a veil upon their hearts. And the whole doctrine of Christ crucified, is made as plain as human language can make it. But the great precepts of the gospel, believe, love, obey, are truths stated as clearly as possible. The Old Testament believers had only cloudy and passing glimpses of that glorious Saviour, and unbelievers looked no further than to the outward institution. It is the duty of the ministers of the gospel to use great plainness, or clearness, of speech. Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:18 Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.
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