2 Corinthians 2:16

To the one, certainly, the fragrance is of death unto death. But to the other, the fragrance is of life unto life. And concerning these things, who is so suitable?

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In The King James Version

To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

In Context

15For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ for God, both with those who are being saved and with those who are perishing.

17For we are not like many others, adulterating the Word of God. But instead, we speak with sincerity: from God, before God, and in Christ.

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Cross References

John 9:39And Jesus said, “I came into this world in judgment, so that those who do not see, may see; and so that those who see, may become blind.”

Acts 20:26For this reason, I call you as witnesses on this very day: that I am clean from the blood of all.

2 Corinthians 3:5It is not that we are adequate to think anything of ourselves, as if anything was from us. But our adequacy is from God.

1 Peter 2:7Therefore, to you who believe, he is honor. But to those who do not believe, the stone which the builders have rejected, the same has been made into the head of the corner,

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 2:13-17

Effects of the Christian Ministry. ( a. d. 57.) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them… Read the whole commentary →

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