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2 Corinthians 2:16
to the one a stench from death to death, to the other a sweet aroma from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?
2 Corinthians 2:16 · World English Bible
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2 Corinthians 2:16 in other translations
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?
To the one, we are an odor of death and demise; to the other, a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?
to the one a stench from death to death; to the other a sweet aroma from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?
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In context
13 I had no relief for my spirit, because I didn’t find Titus my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went out into Macedonia.
14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet aroma of his knowledge in every place.
15 For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God in those who are saved and in those who perish:
16 to the one a stench from death to death, to the other a sweet aroma from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?
17 For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.
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