2 Corinthians 2:12-17

New Life Version

¹² When I arrived in the city of Troas, the Lord opened the door for me to preach the Good News of Christ. ¹³ I was worried because I could not find our brother Titus. After saying good-bye, I went on my way to the country of Macedonia. ¹⁴ We thank God for the power Christ has given us. He leads us and makes us win in everything. He speaks through us wherever we go. The Good News is like a sweet smell to those who hear it. ¹⁵ We are a sweet smell of Christ that reaches up to God. It reaches out to those who are being saved from the punishment of sin and to those who are still lost in sin. ¹⁶ It is the smell of death to those who are lost in sin. It is the smell of life to those who are being saved from the punishment of sin. Who is able for such a work? ¹⁷ We are not like others. They preach God’s Word to make money. We are men of truth and have been sent by God. We speak God’s Word with Christ’s power. All the time God sees us.