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Corinthians 2:18
But we all, with unveiled face seeing the glory of the Lord as in a mirror, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit.
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Interpretation

Scripture invites a transformed that is worked out in relationships and commitments in Corinthians 2:18—look for "glory" and "lord". Give transformed in prayers we actually pray—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Corinthians—biblical literature, developing transformed. Read in Corinthians 2, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “glory” alongside “lord”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 2 Corinthians with Paul. 2 Corinthians is frequently described this way: widely regarded as Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.. Scholars commonly date 2 Corinthians AD 55–56. Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.
Date:AD 55–56
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in more than 5,800 manuscripts, exceeding other ancient writings in manuscript count. 2nd-3rd century papyri like P46, P66, P75 provide text. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the probably reflects the initial text reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46