2 Corinthians 2:15
we are a refreshing fragrance to God because of Christ, in those being saved, and in those being lost;
Literal 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 you have made incense with the whole ram on the altar. It [is] a burnt-offering to YHWH, a refreshing fragrance; it [is] a fire-offering to YHWH.
Isaiah 49:5“And now,” said YHWH, who is forming Me from the belly—His Servant, || To bring Jacob back to Him || (Though Israel is not gathered, || Yet I am honored in the eyes of YHWH, || And My God has been My strength).
1 Corinthians 1:18for the word of the Cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us—those being saved—it is the power of God,
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a refreshing fragrance,
2 Thessalonians 2:10and in all deceitfulness of the unrighteousness in those perishing, because they did not receive the love of the truth for their being 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 →