2 Corinthians 3:14

12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:

13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:

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.

15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be 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.

Compare

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

    But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

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  • Acts 26:18

    To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

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  • Romans 11:25

    For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

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  • Ephesians 1:17–20

    That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

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  • Romans 11:7–10

    What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded

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  • John 12:40

    He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:6

    For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

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  • John 8:12

    Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

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