2 Corinthians 2:15
For we are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, and in them that perish;
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
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Cross References
Exodus 29:18And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt-offering unto Jehovah; it is a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.
Isaiah 49:5And now saith Jehovah that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered unto him (for I am honorable in the eyes of Jehovah, and my God is become my strength);
1 Corinthians 1:18For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.
2 Thessalonians 2:10and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
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 →