2 Corinthians 2:15
because we are a sweet savour of Christ unto God, among those who are saved, and among those who perish;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:18For the word of the cross is foolishness indeed to those who are lost; but to those who are saved it is the power of God.
Ephesians 5:2and walk about in divine love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet savor.
2 Thessalonians 2:10and in all the deception of unrighteousness to those who perish; because they did not receive the divine 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 →