Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 3:9
American Standard Version
For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
Amplified® Bible
For if the service that condemns [the ministration of doom] had glory, how infinitely more abounding in splendor {and} glory must be the service that makes righteous [the ministry that produces and fosters righteous living and right standing with God]!
Darby English Version
For if the ministry of condemnation [be] glory, much rather the ministry of righteousness abounds in glory.
International Standard Version
For if the ministry of condemnation has glory, then the ministry of justification has an overwhelming glory.
King James Version
For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
Young's Literal Translation
for if the ministration of the condemnation `is' glory, much more doth the ministration of the righteousness abound in glory;