2 Corinthians 3:9

3:9 For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, ¹  how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness ²  excel ³  in glory!

2 Corinthians 7:3

7:3 I do not say this to condemn you, for I told you before ⁴  that you are in our hearts so that we die together and live together with you. ⁵ 

[3:9]  ¹ tn Grk “the ministry of condemnation”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produced condemnation.”

[3:9]  ² tn Grk “the ministry of righteousness”; translated as an objective genitive, “the ministry that produces righteousness.”

[3:9]  ³ tn Traditionally, “abound.”

[7:3]  ⁴ sn See 2 Cor 1:4-7.

[7:3]  ⁵ tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.