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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 2:15
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 2:15
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 2:15
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 2:15–17
(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…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 2:15
16th Century
Theologian
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 …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
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 …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 2:12–17
17th Century
Minister
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 …