Chapter summary

Paul questions whether he and his companions need letters of recommendation, stating that the Corinthians themselves serve as a letter from Christ written on human hearts by the Spirit. He explains that God has qualified them as ministers of a new covenant of the Spirit rather than the old covenant of the letter. Comparing the two ministries, Paul notes that the ministry of the Spirit and righteousness possesses a far greater and enduring glory than the fading ministry of death engraved on stone. He contrasts the boldness of believers with the actions of Moses, who placed a veil over his face, and explains that a veil still covers the minds of the Israelites when the old covenant is read. This veil is removed only in Christ, and whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away, allowing believers with unveiled faces to reflect the Lord's glory and be transformed into His image.

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