2 Corinthians 2:15

For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

Majority Standard Bible

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:

In Context

14But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

16To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?

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Cross References

Exodus 29:18Then burn the entire ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.

Isaiah 49:5And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—

1 Corinthians 1:18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

2 Thessalonians 2:10and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

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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