Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

2 Corinthians 3:3

An epistle of Christ ministered by us [ε π ι σ τ ο λ η χ ρ ι σ τ ο υ δ ι α κ ο ν η θ ε ι σ α υ φ η μ ω ν]. An epistle written by Christ through our ministry; that is, you, as the converted subjects of our ministry, are an epistle of Christ. Others explain : an epistle of which Christ forms the contents, thus making the apostles the writers. For the expression ministered by us, compare ch. 8 19, 20; 1 Peter 1:12.

Ink [μ ε λ α ν ι]. From melav black. Only here, 2 John 1:12 (see note), and 3 John 1:13.

The Spirit. Instead of ink.

Fleshy tables of the heart [π λ α ξ ι ν κ α ρ δ ι α ς σ α ρ κ ι ν α ι ς]. The best texts read kardiaiv the dative case in apposition with tables. Render, as Rev., tables which are hearts of flesh. Compare Ezekiel 11:19; Jeremiah 17:1; Jeremiah 31:33. For of flesh, see on Romans 7:14.

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2 Corinthians 3:3

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