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Cross-References — 2 Corinthians 3

5 pairs

  1. 2 Corinthians 3:3referencesEzekiel 36:26-27

    2 Corinthians 3:3 speaks of believers being a letter from Christ, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God. This connects to Ezekiel 36:26-27, where God promises to give a new heart and put His Spirit within His people, indicating the transformative work of the Spirit.

    Thematic focusNew Covenant, Transformation, Holy Spirit.

  2. 2 Corinthians 3:6referencesJeremiah 31:31-34

    2 Corinthians 3:6 contrasts the letter that kills with the Spirit that gives life, reflecting the New Covenant promise in Jeremiah 31:31-34, where God writes His law on the hearts of His people, emphasizing the life-giving nature of the Spirit.

    Thematic focusNew Covenant, Life in the Spirit, Law and Grace.

  3. 2 Corinthians 3:7-8referencesExodus 34:29-35

    2 Corinthians 3:7-8 discusses the glory of the old covenant, represented by Moses' shining face, and contrasts it with the surpassing glory of the new covenant. This relates to Exodus 34:29-35, where Moses' face shines after receiving the law, highlighting the greater glory of the Spirit's ministry.

    Thematic focusGlory, Old vs. New Covenant, Ministry of the Spirit.

  4. 2 Corinthians 3:12referencesHebrews 10:19-22

    2 Corinthians 3:12 speaks of having boldness because of the hope in the new covenant. This is echoed in Hebrews 10:19-22, where believers are encouraged to draw near to God with confidence because of the new and living way opened through Jesus.

    Thematic focusBoldness, Hope, Access to God.

  5. 2 Corinthians 3:18referencesRomans 8:29

    2 Corinthians 3:18 describes believers being transformed into the image of the Lord with ever-increasing glory. This transformation is also mentioned in Romans 8:29, where believers are predestined to be conformed to the image of Christ.

    Thematic focusTransformation, Image of Christ, Sanctification.

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