2 Corinthians 2:15
because of Christ a sweet fragrance we are to God, in those being saved, and in those being lost;
Young's Literal Translation
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
Exodus 29:18and thou hast made perfume with the whole ram on the altar. It [is] a burnt-offering to Jehovah, a sweet fragrance; a fire-offering it [is] to Jehovah.
Isaiah 49:5And now, said Jehovah, who is forming me from the belly for a servant to Him, To bring back Jacob unto Him, (Though Israel is not gathered, Yet I am honoured in the eyes of Jehovah, And my God hath been my strength.)
1 Corinthians 1:18for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us — those being saved — it is the power of God,
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as also the Christ did love us, and did give himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odour of a sweet smell,
2 Thessalonians 2:10and in all deceitfulness of the unrighteousness in those perishing, because the love of the truth they did not receive for their being 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 →