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- Paul continues comparing the Law of Moses to the ministry of Christ.
- **service of condemnation ** - This phrase refers to the Law that God gave to Moses. It could only point out man's disobedience before God, thus condemning man to die.
- **service of righteousness ** - This phrase refers to message about the forgiveness offered through Jesus christ. It offers forgiveness and new life unlike the law that only condemns to death.
- abound in glory - Christ's service of righteousness is far more glorious to the Law which also had glory.
- that which was once made...For if that - The word "that" refers to the law of Moses.
- in this respect - "in this way"
- that exceeds it - "that is better than it"
- was passing away - "has completed its purpose"