Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 2:15

2 Corinthians chapter 2 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For we are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, and in them that perish;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For we are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, and in them that perish;

Context

v.14But thanks be unto God, who always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savor of his knowledge in every place.

v.15This passage

v.16to the one a savor from death unto death; to the other a savor from life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18

    For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:3

    And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in them that perish:

  • Exodus 29:25

    And thou shalt take them from their hands, and burn them on the altar upon the burnt-offering, for a sweet savor before Jehovah: it is an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

  • Ezekiel 20:41

    As a sweet savor will I accept you, when I bring you out from the peoples, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you in the sight of the nations.

  • Ephesians 5:2

    and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.

  • Isaiah 49:5

    And now saith Jehovah that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered unto him (for I am honorable in the eyes of Jehovah, and my God is become my strength);