2 Corinthians 3:14

12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.

But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.

15 And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.

16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.
KJV
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
WEB
But their minds were hardened, for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains, because in Christ it passes away.
ASV
but their minds were hardened: for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remaineth, it not being revealed [to them] that it is done away in Christ.
DARBY
But their thoughts have been darkened, for unto this day the same veil remains in reading the old covenant, unremoved, which in Christ is annulled.
BLB
But their minds were hardened; for until the present day, the same veil remains upon the reading of the old covenant, not being unveiled, which is removed in Christ.
ÅB
Men deres sinn er blitt forherdet; for like til denne dag blir det samme dekke liggende når de leser den gamle pakt, uten at det blir åpenbart at den oppheves i Kristus.
OTB
Men deres sinn ble forherdet; for inntil denne dag ved lesningen av den gamle pakt forblir det samme sløret uopphevet, fordi det tas bort i Kristus.
B1930
Men deres sinn er blitt forherdet; for like til denne dag blir det samme dekke liggende når de leser den gamle pakt, uten at det blir åpenbaret at den opheves i Kristus.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 4:3–4

    And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

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  • Acts 26:18

    to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

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  • Romans 11:25

    I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

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  • Ephesians 1:17–20

    that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

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  • Romans 11:7–10

    What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

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  • John 12:40

    “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.”

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:6

    For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

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  • John 8:12

    Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

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