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How much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be?

"So the service that the Spirit does must be even more glorious."

the ministry of the Spirit

This refers to the new covenant, of which Paul is a minister. Paul contrasts the old and new covenants. The new covenant is not a system of rules and regulations. Here "Spirit" refers to the Holy Spirit. It may also refer to the new covenant being "spiritual" in nature. Alternate translation: "the ministry that gives life because it is based on the Spirit"