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2 Corinthians 2:16

To the one indeed the odour of death unto death: but to the others the odour of life unto life. And for these things who is so sufficient?

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 good odour of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, and in them that perish.

17For we are not as many, adulterating the word of God; but with sincerity, but as from God, before God, in Christ we speak.

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Cross References

John 9:39And Jesus said: For judgment I am come into this world; that they who see not, may see; and they who see, may become blind.

Acts 20:26Wherefore I take you to witness this day, that I am clear from the blood of all men;

2 Corinthians 3:5Not that we are sufficient to think any thing of ourselves, as of ourselves: but our sufficiency is from God.

1 Peter 2:7To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made 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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