2 Corinthians 2:15
For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ, both among those who are saved and among those who are perishing.
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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 29:18on the altar. Then burn the whole ram. It will be a burnt offering to Yahweh, a sweet aroma, an offering made to Yahweh by fire.
Isaiah 49:5Now Yahweh has spoken—he who formed me from birth to be his servant, 1 to restore Jacob again to himself, so that Israel would be gathered to him, 1 for I am honored in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God has become my strength— 1
1 Corinthians 1:18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are dying. But among those whom God is saving, it is the power of God.
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as also Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
2 Thessalonians 2:10and with all deceit of unrighteousness. These things will be for those who are perishing, because they did not receive the love of the truth for them to 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 →