2 Korintus 3:14

3:14 But their minds were closed. ¹  For to this very day, the same veil remains when they hear the old covenant read. ²  It has not been removed because only in Christ is it taken away. ³ 

2 Korintus 9:13

9:13 Through the evidence ⁴  of this service ⁵  they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing ⁶  with them and with everyone.

[3:14]  ¹ tn Grk “their minds were hardened.”

[3:14]  ² tn Grk “the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant”; the phrase “they hear” has been introduced (“when they hear the old covenant read”) to make the link with the “Israelites” (v. 13) whose minds were closed (v. 14a) more obvious to the reader.

[3:14]  ³ tn Or “only in Christ is it eliminated.”

[9:13]  ⁴ tn Or “proof,” or perhaps “testing” (NRSV).

[9:13]  ⁵ tn Or “ministry.”

[9:13]  ⁶ tn Or “your partnership”; Grk “your fellowship.”