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2 Corinthians 2:14-17
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2 Corinthians 2:14-17
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14 But thanks be to God,(A) who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma(B) of the knowledge(C) of him everywhere. 15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma(D) of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.(E) 16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death;(F) to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?(G) 17 Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit.(H) On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity,(I) as those sent from God.(J)
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Christian Standard Bible
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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