2 Corinthians 2:16

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?

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 2:16

BSB
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?
AKJV
To the one we are the smell of death to death; and to the other the smell of life to life. And who is sufficient for these things?
CPDV
To the one, certainly, the fragrance is of death unto death. But to the other, the fragrance is of life unto life. And concerning these things, who is so suitable?
ERV
to the one a savour from death unto death; to the other a savour from life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
NHEB
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?
SMT
Truly to those an odor of death into death; and to those an odor of life into life. And who sufficient for these things?

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 2:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Corinthians 2:16
Summary
Believers represent life or death depending on reception
Event
Paul explains dual spiritual impact
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching