2 Corinthians 2:15

For we are to God a sweet odor of Christ among those who are being saved, and those who are perishing;

Noyes 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 exhibiteth us in triumph in Christ, and manifesteth through us the odor of the knowledge of him in every place.

16to the latter we are the odor of death, producing death; and to the former the odor of life, producing life. And who is sufficient for these things?

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Cross References

Isaiah 49:5And now thus saith Jehovah, Who formed me from my birth to be his servant To bring Jacob to him again, And that Israel might be gathered to him,—For I am honored in the eyes of Jehovah, And my God is my strength,—

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

Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you an offering and a sacrifice to God, of a sweet odor.

2 Thessalonians 2:10and in all deceit of unrighteousness for those who are perishing; 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 →

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