Parallel Verses English Standard Version And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. King James Bible Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. American Standard Version being made manifest that ye are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in tables that are hearts of flesh. Douay-Rheims Bible Being manifested, that you are the epistle of Christ, ministered by us, and written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in the fleshly tables of the heart. English Revised Version being made manifest that ye are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in tables that are hearts of flesh. Webster's Bible Translation Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not on tables of stone, but on fleshly tables of the heart. Weymouth New Testament For all can see that you are a letter of Christ entrusted to our care, and written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the ever-living God--and not on tablets of stone, but on human hearts as tablets. 2 Corinthians 3:3 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesAn epistle of Christ ministered by us (ἐπιστολὴ Χριστοῦ διακονηθεῖσα ὑφ' ἡμῶν) An epistle written by Christ through our ministry; that is, you, as the converted subjects of our ministry, are an epistle of Christ. Others explain: an epistle of which Christ forms the contents, thus making the apostles the writers. For the expression ministered by us, compare 2 Corinthians 8:19, 2 Corinthians 8:20; 1 Peter 1:12. Ink (μέλανι) From μέλας black. Only here, 2 John 1:12 (see note), and 3 John 1:13. The Spirit Instead of ink. Fleshy tables of the heart (πλαξὶν καρδίας σαρκίναις) The best texts read καρδίαις the dative case in apposition with tables. Render, as Rev., tables which are hearts of flesh. Compare Ezekiel 11:19; Jeremiah 17:1; Jeremiah 31:33. For of flesh, see on Romans 7:14. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the epistle. ministered. the living. Joshua 3:10 And Joshua said, Hereby you shall know that the living God is among you... Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had to you... not. Exodus 34:1 And the LORD said to Moses, Hew you two tables of stone like to the first... but. Psalm 40:8 I delight to do your will, O my God: yes, your law is within my heart. Cross References Exodus 24:12 The LORD said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain and wait there, that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction." Exodus 31:18 And he gave to Moses, when he had finished speaking with him on Mount Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God. Exodus 32:15 Then Moses turned and went down from the mountain with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand, tablets that were written on both sides; on the front and on the back they were written. Psalm 40:8 I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart." Proverbs 3:3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 7:3 bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Jeremiah 17:1 "The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of their altars, Jump to Previous Care Christ Christ's Clearly Declared Delivered Entrusted Epistle Ever-Living Flesh Fleshly Forasmuch Fruit Heart Hearts Ink Letter Manifested Manifestly Ministered Ministry Recorded Result Revealed Served Show Spirit Stone Tables Tablets Work WrittenJump to Next Care Christ Christ's Clearly Declared Delivered Entrusted Epistle Ever-Living Flesh Fleshly Forasmuch Fruit Heart Hearts Ink Letter Manifested Manifestly Ministered Ministry Recorded Result Revealed Served Show Spirit Stone Tables Tablets Work WrittenLinks 2 Corinthians 3:3 NIV2 Corinthians 3:3 NLT 2 Corinthians 3:3 ESV 2 Corinthians 3:3 NASB 2 Corinthians 3:3 KJV 2 Corinthians 3:3 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 3:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 3:3 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 3:3 French Bible 2 Corinthians 3:3 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. 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