2 Corinthians 3: The Glory of the New Covenant

The Corinthians themselves are Paul's letter of recommendation, written by the Spirit. The old covenant of the letter came with fading glory, but the new covenant of the Spirit brings greater, lasting glory, and believers are transformed into Christ's image as they behold him.

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According to 2 Corinthians 3:12-13, how does Paul describe his own boldness, and how does he contrast himself with Moses?

He says Moses never wore a veil, and that the fading glory was openly displayed so that the whole nation could watch it disappearBecause of this hope he is very bold, unlike Moses, who veiled his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the fading glory as it disappearedHe says his boldness has nothing to do with hope, but comes from the apostolic authority given to him on the road to DamascusHe says he is fearful and hesitant despite this hope, just as Moses was hesitant when he was first sent to speak to the Israelites