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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?
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The Gospel's Two-Sided Impact
Commentators unanimously explain that the 'aroma of Christ' has a polarizing effect. For those who are being saved, it is a life-giving fragrance that leads to eternal life. For those who are perishing, the same message becomes an odor of death, confirming their rejection and leading to ruin. The gospel message itself forces a decision with eternal consequences.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To the one. To those who perish.
We are the savour of death unto death. We are the occasion of deepening their condemnatio…
From death unto death (εκ θανατου εις θανατον). From one evil condition to another. Some people are actually hardened by preaching…
19th Century
Anglican
To the one we are the savour of death unto death.—As with other instances of St. Paul's figurative language, we note the …
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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
And who is sufficient for these things? This exclamation is thought by some to be introduced as a way to guard against arrogance, because …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To the one we are the savour of death unto death Who are for death, or appointed to it; see ([Reference Jeremiah 43:1…
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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…
