2 Corinthians 2:16

To 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?

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

In Context

15For we are an aroma of Christ to God, among those who are being saved, and among those who are perishing:

17For we are not as so many, who peddle the word of God: but as men of sincerity, as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.

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Cross References

John 9:39And Jesus said, For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see might see; and that those who see might be made blind.

Acts 20:26Therefore, I testify to you this day, that I am innocent of the blood of all men.

2 Corinthians 3:5Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;

1 Peter 2:7Therefore, to you who believe, he is precious: but to those who disbelieve, the stone which the builders rejected has become the very cornerstone,

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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