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Berean Standard Bible

“But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.”

2 Corinthians 3:16

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Study note

In 2 Corinthians 3 Paul compares the old covenant with the new, using the image of the veil that covered Moses' face. He says that a veil lies over the minds of those who hear the old covenant read and do not see Christ in it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

World English Bible (WEB)

But whenever one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

King James Version (KJV)

Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But when it is turned to the Lord, the veil will be taken away.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and whenever they may turn unto the Lord, the vail is taken away.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas cuando se convirtieren al Señor, el velo se quitará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero cuando una persona se vuelve al Señor, el velo se le quita,

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