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For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God, in those who are saved, and in those who perish;
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The Aroma of Christ
Commentators explain that believers are a "sweet savor" or "aroma" to God. This isn't our own fragrance but the fragrance of Christ Himself, which we carry and spread through the gospel. This imagery, drawn from incense in worship and Roman triumphs, signifies that our lives and witness are a pleasing offering to God because they are centered on His Son.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For we are unto God. We who are His ministers, and who thus triumph. It is implied here that Paul felt that ministers were labouring f…
A sweet savour of Christ (Χριστου ευωδια). Old word from ευ, well, and οζω, to smell. In N.T. only here and Php 4:18;[Reference Ep…
19th Century
Anglican
We are to God a sweet savour of Christ.—If we believe this Epistle to have been written from Philippi, it is interesting …
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(15–16a) As faithful preachers and followers of Christ, the apostles themselves formed a sweet “aroma” (GK 2380) of Christ rising up to God as a pl…
16th Century
Protestant
A sweet odor of Christ. The metaphor that he applied to the knowledge of Christ, he now transfers to the persons of the Apostles, but for …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For we are unto God a sweet savour Here a reason is given, why the savour of the knowledge of God in Christ is made …
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A believer's triumphs are all in Christ. To him be the praise and glory of all, while the success of the gospel is a good reason for a Christian's …
13th Century
Catholic
Having given the first reason for his delay—that he might avoid coming to them in sadness—the Apostle now gives the second reason: the fruit he was…
