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2 Corinthians 2:16

Context
2:16 to the latter an odor 1  from death to death, but to the former a fragrance from life to life. And who is adequate for these things? 2 

2 Corinthians 2:14

Context
Apostolic Ministry

2:14 But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession 3  in Christ 4  and who makes known 5  through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place.

1 tn The same Greek word (ὀσμή, osmh) translated “odor” here (in relation to the stench of death) has been translated “fragrance” in 2:14 and in the next phrase of the present verse. The word itself can describe a smell or odor either agreeable or disagreeable depending on the context (L&N 79.45).

2 sn These things refer to the things Paul is doing in his apostolic ministry.

3 tn Or “who always causes us to triumph.”

4 tn Or “in the Messiah.”

5 tn Or “who reveals.”



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