2 Corinthians 3:18

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 3:17 identifies the Lord as the Spirit, the source of the freedom and transformation here.

In 2 Corinthians 3:13, Moses veiled his face to hide fading glory; here we have unveiled faces beholding unfading glory.

In 2 Corinthians 5:17, being 'in Christ' makes one a new creation — the direct outcome of the progressive transformation described here.

2 Corinthians 4:6 says God shines the light of His glory in our hearts through Christ — the source of our transformation here.

2 Corinthians 4:4 describes unbelievers blinded to the glory of Christ — the same glory we behold with unveiled faces here.

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, Paul links present suffering to eternal glory — the same glory we are being transformed into here.

1 Corinthians 15:49 promises that believers will bear the image of the heavenly man — the future completion of the transformation begun here.

Ephesians 4:22-24 describes putting on a new self created after God's likeness — mirroring the transformation into the same image.

Romans 12:2 Parallel

Romans 12:2 uses the same Greek word for 'transformed', linking a renewed mind to being changed into Christ's likeness.

Romans 8:29 Parallel

Romans 8:29 states God's purpose: to conform believers to the image of His Son — the same goal as the transformation here.

John 1:14 Allusion

John 1:14 declares we have seen His glory, the glory of the only Son — the same glory we behold and are transformed into here.

Colossians 3:10 speaks of being renewed in the image of the Creator — a parallel process of becoming like Christ.

In Ephesians 4:24, the new self is created in God's likeness — mirroring the transformation into Christ's image here.

Genesis 1:26 describes man made in God's image, which is now being restored and perfected through transformation into Christ's image here.

John 17:24 Parallel

John 17:24 expresses Christ's desire for believers to see His glory, the very beholding that transforms us in this passage.

John 17:22 Parallel

John 17:22 says Christ gives His glory to believers, directly parallel to being transformed from glory to glory here.

John 14:21 Parallel

John 14:21 promises Christ's self-manifestation to those who love Him, paralleling the unveiled beholding of His glory here.

John 11:40 Parallel

John 11:40 ties seeing God's glory to belief, echoing the condition of faith for beholding glory that transforms us.

Hebrews 2:10 Related theme

In Hebrews 2:10, Christ brings many to glory — the same glory we are being transformed into here.

Isaiah 60:2 Parallel

Isaiah 60:2 says the LORD's glory will be seen upon you — directly parallels the beholding of glory leading to transformation.

Isaiah 40:5 Allusion

Isaiah 40:5 speaks of the LORD's glory being revealed for all to see — echoes the unveiled beholding of glory in 2 Cor 3:18.

Proverbs 4:18 describes the righteous path shining brighter and brighter — mirroring the progressive transformation 'from glory to glory' in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Psalm 84:7 Parallel

Psalm 84:7 describes pilgrims going 'from strength to strength' — a direct parallel to the progressive transformation 'from glory to glory' in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Psalm 27:4 Parallel

Psalm 27:4 expresses the desire to gaze on the beauty of the Lord — the same beholding that in 2 Corinthians 3:18 transforms believers into His image.

Psalm 17:15 Parallel

Psalm 17:15 speaks of beholding God's face and being satisfied with His likeness — the same transformation into His image described in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

2 Peter 1:4 Related theme

2 Peter 1:4 expands on transformation into divine likeness, describing it as partaking of divine nature — a parallel to the glory-transformation in this verse.

Numbers 12:8 describes Moses seeing God's form clearly — the same unveiled vision now available to all believers in Christ.

Exodus 33:18 records Moses' desire to see God's glory, which is now fulfilled in believers beholding the Lord's glory here.

1 John 3:2 Related theme

1 John 3:2 promises future likeness to Christ when we see Him, directly connecting to the present transformation through beholding glory in this verse.

1 Corinthians 13:12 contrasts our current dim reflection with future face-to-face sight — parallel to transformation through beholding glory here.

Romans 5:2 Parallel

In Romans 5:2, Paul introduces the hope of God's glory — the same glory we are being transformed into here.

John 13:31 Parallel

John 13:31 highlights Christ's glorification, the source of the glory we behold and are transformed into.

In 1 Kings 8:11, the glory filled the temple so priests could not minister — a contrast to the open beholding of glory that transforms believers.

Genesis 5:1 Allusion

Genesis 5:1 restates that God made man in His likeness, echoing the original image that is being renewed here.

Galatians 6:15 declares that only 'a new creation' counts — the same new creation that this transformation produces.

Romans 13:14 calls believers to 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ' — a practical expression of being transformed into His image.

John 2:11 Parallel

John 2:11 shows Christ's glory manifested at Cana, linking to the glory we behold in transformation here.

Titus 3:5 Parallel

Titus 3:5 attributes renewal to the Holy Spirit — the same Spirit who accomplishes the transformation from glory to glory here.

Ezekiel 36:26 promises a new heart and spirit — parallels the transformation into Christ's image by the Spirit in 2 Cor 3:18.