2 Corinthians 2:16

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

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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 to God a sweet savor of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:

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

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Cross References

John 9:39And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they who see not, may see; and that they who see, may be made blind.

Acts 20:26Wherefore I call you to witness this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men .

2 Corinthians 3:5Not that we are sufficient by ourselves to think any thing as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;

1 Peter 2:7To you therefore who believe he is precious: but to them who are disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

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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