2 Corinthians 2:16

to these indeed we are an odor of death to death; to those an odor of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

1770 John Worsley NT

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 the sweet odor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, yea and in them that perish:

17For we are not like many who adulterate the word of God: but as with sincerity, but as from God, and in the sight of God, we speak concerning Christ.

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Cross References

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

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

2 Corinthians 3:5not that we can of ourselves reckon upon any thing as from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God.

1 Peter 2:7To you therefore who believe it is precious: but to them that are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected is become 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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