¹⁵ After the reading from the Law^(A) and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”

¹⁴ But their minds were made dull,^(A) for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant^(B) is read.^(C) It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. ¹⁵ Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. ¹⁶ But whenever anyone turns to the Lord,^(D) the veil is taken away.^{(E) 17} Now the Lord is the Spirit,^(F) and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.^{(G) 18} And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate^[a](H) the Lord’s glory,^(I) are being transformed into his image^(J) with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.