Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 3:17

2 Corinthians chapter 3 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

Context

v.16But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

v.17This passage

v.18But 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 61:1

    The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

  • Galatians 4:6

    And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

  • Galatians 5:13

    For ye, brethren, were called for freedom; only use not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants one to another.

  • Romans 8:2

    For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death.

  • Psalms 51:12

    Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit.

  • John 6:63

    It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life.