ministration of condemnation—the law regarded in the "letter" which "killeth" (II Corinthians 3:6; Romans 7:9-11). The oldest existing manuscript seems to read as English Version. But most of the almost contemporary manuscripts, versions, and Fathers, read, "If to the ministration of condemnation there be glory."

the ministration of righteousness—the Gospel, which especially reveals the righteousness of God (Romans 1:17), and imputes righteousness to men through faith in Christ (Romans 3:21-28; Romans 4:3, Romans 4:22-25), and imparts righteousness by the Spirit (Romans 8:1-4).

exceed—"abound."

Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Corinthians 3:9:

Deuteronomy 33:2-4
2 Corinthians 3:12
2 Corinthians 3:17
2 Corinthians 4:1
Hebrews 5:13

 

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