2 Corinthians 2:14

But thanks [be] to God, who always leads us in triumph in the Christ, and makes manifest the odour of his knowledge through us in every place.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

13I had no rest in my spirit at not finding Titus my brother; but bidding them adieu, I came away to Macedonia.

15For we are a sweet odour of Christ to God, in the saved and in those that perish:

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Cross References

Psalms 106:47Save us, Jehovah our God, and gather us from among the nations, to give thanks unto thy holy name, [and] to triumph in thy praise.

Song of Solomon 1:3Thine ointments savour sweetly; Thy name is an ointment poured forth: Therefore do the virgins love thee.

Romans 8:37But in all these things we more than conquer through him that has loved us.

1 Corinthians 15:37And what thou sowest, thou sowest not the body that shall be, but a bare grain: it may be of wheat, or some one of the rest:

2 Corinthians 2:15For we are a sweet odour of Christ to God, in the saved and in those that perish:

2 Corinthians 9:15Thanks [be] to God for his unspeakable free gift.

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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