2 Corinthians 2:15

For we are an aroma of Christ to God, among those who are being 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:

In Context

14Now thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and makes manifest through us the fragrance of the knowledge of him in every place.

16To the one we are the aroma of death to death; and to the other the aroma of life to life. And who is equal to such a calling?

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Cross References

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

Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice, a sweet smelling aroma to God.

2 Thessalonians 2:10And with all wicked deception for those who perish; because they did not receive 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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