John Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 3:15

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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But even unto this day, when Moses is read, etc..] These words are an explanation of the former, and show that by the Old Testament is designed, more especially, Moses, or the writings of Moses; which were frequently read, and preached upon in the Jewish synagogues; (see <441315>Acts 13:15 15:21) and that by “the veil untaken away”, is meant, the veil upon their heart; that is, the veil of blindness, ignorance of Christ, and the Gospel; of the prophecies of the Old Testament, and even of the law itself, its nature, use, and end; preferring the traditions of their fathers, before the written law of Moses.

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