For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
Ministration of condemnation - the law regarded in the "letter" which "killeth" (2 Corinthians 3:6; Romans 7:9-11). B g read as English version. But A C Delta G f, Vulgate (oldest manuscript), read 'If to the ministration of condemnation there be glory.'
The ministration of righteousness. The Gospel, which reveals the righteousness of God (Romans 1:17), imputes righteousness to men through faith in Christ (Romans 3:21-28; Romans 4:3; Romans 4:22-25), and imparts righteousness by the Spirit (Romans 8:1-4).
Exceed - `abound.'