Commentary

2 Corinthians 3

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 3–5

tables of

i.e. the ten commandments.

Verses 6–8

for the letter killeth

(See Scofield "Romans 7:6").

Verses 9–13

righteousness

(See Scofield "Romans 3:21").

Verses 14–17

vail

Omit the word italicized "vail".

Verse 18

Lord Jehovah.

Exodus 34:34.

changed into transformed. The same Greek word is rendered "transfigured" in Matthew 17:2; Mark 9:2.

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.