2 Corinthians 2:14-17
English Standard Version
14 But (A)thanks be to God, who in Christ always (B)leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads (C)the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among (D)those who are being saved and among (E)those who are perishing, 16 (F)to one a fragrance from death to death, (G)to the other a fragrance from life to life. (H)Who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
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2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Christian Standard Bible
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14 But thanks be to God,(A) who always leads us in Christ’s triumphal procession and through us spreads the aroma of the knowledge of him in every place.(B) 15 For to God we are the fragrance(C) of Christ among those who are being saved(D) and among those who are perishing.(E) 16 To some we are an aroma of death(F) leading to death, but to others, an aroma of life(G) leading to life. Who is adequate for these things? 17 For we do not market the word of God(H) for profit like so many.[a] On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ, as from God and before God.
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