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2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
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Interpretation

2 Corinthians 3:17 shows a spirit liberty that is lived within family life—see "lord" and "spirit". Let spirit liberty in generosity without notice—teach the body new reflexes. Spirit & New Life connects here: The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

This passage belongs to 2 Corinthians, a epistle/letter witness, developing spirit liberty. Read in 2 Corinthians 3, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects spirit & new life. Listen for “lord” alongside “spirit”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for 2 Corinthians. Introductions to 2 Corinthians often note: generally accepted as Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.. Scholars commonly date 2 Corinthians AD 55–56. This verse leans into spirit & new life.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.
Date:AD 55–56
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46