2 Corinthians 2:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: ”

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For we are unto God - We who are his ministers, and who thus triumph. It is implied here that Paul felt that ministers were laboring for God, and felt assured that their labors would be acceptabl...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: (3) He denies that anything should be taken away from the dignity of his apostleship, because they...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

This will complete the joyful reconciliation already accomplished. Paul had found himself at Troas, restless and uneasy till he heard the result of his letter to Corinth. Even the great opportunity f...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sweet savour . Greek. euodia, Elsewhere, Ephesians 5:2 . Philippians 1:4 ; Philippians 1:18 . saved . being saved. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 1 Corinthians 1:18 . perish . are perishing....
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15. A sweet odor of Christ The metaphor which he had applied to the knowledge of Christ, he now transfers to the persons of the Apostles, but it is for the same reason. For as they are calle...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2004 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MINISTRY 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 . We are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: to the one we are the savour of...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ - The apostle still alludes to the case of a triumph; the co...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For we are unto God, &c.— For, upon God's account, [ or, in order that God may be known ] we communicate a savoury odour of Christ, to them who are saved, and to them who are not, 2 Corint...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: The Greek order is, 'For (it is) of Christ (that) we are a sweet savour unto God:' the "for" just...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) 2:8-13. The Object and Results of the severe Letter The Apostle reminds them that to produce this godly sorrow was the object of the letter he wrote before. He then speaks of one man who has...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

We are unto God a sweet savour of Christ. — If we believe this Epistle to have been written from Philippi, it is interesting to note the recurrence of the same imagery of a “sweet savour” in the Ep...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 5 A PASTOR'S HEART. 2 Corinthians 1:23-24 ; 2 Corinthians 2:1-4 (R.V) WHEN Paul came to the end of the paragraph in which he defends himself from the charge of levity and untrustwort...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Savor of the Knowledge of Christ 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 ; 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Paul, in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 , imagines himself as part of his Master's procession passing through the world...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

What a remarkable light is thrown on his first letter by his declaration that he wrote it "out of much affliction and anguish of heart," and "with many tears." Referring thus to his first letter, Pau...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(14) Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. (15) For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ, in th...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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 manifest by the ministers of the Gospel, because they themselves are a sweet...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: Ver. 15. A sweet savour ] The Church is the mortar, preaching the pestle, the promises are the sweet...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For we The preachers of the gospel, the apostles especially; are unto God a sweet odour of Christ He is well pleased with this perfume diffused by us, with this incense of his name and gospel, wh...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

These first few verses are a continuation of chapter 1. Paul had purposed that he would not come to the Corinthians "in heaviness," and for this reason delayed his visit. For his First Epistle was su...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Effects of the Christian Ministry. A. D. 57. 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For the God whom we serve doth not judge of us, nor will reward us, according to our success, but according to our faithfulness and diligence in his work. We give unto all a good savour by our doctri...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and is making known through us the fragrance of his knowledge in every place. For we are a sweet fragrance of Christ to God, in those...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 2:12 . Troas .— Acts 20:1-6 . Note, “ for the Gospel ,” literally exact. Door .—Cf. 1 Corinthians 16:9 , and material there. 2 Corinthians 2:13 .—See Homily, “C...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Scofield Reference Notes

saved ( See Scofield) - ( Romans 1:16 ).
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14-16 The Absolute Character and Critical Effects of the Ministry of the Gospel. I. The absolute or real character is seen in what it is to God. The gospel not only displays and e...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:1 . But I determined that I would not come again to you in heaviness; but rather wait till the late scandal should subside. The offender, a man no doubt much known in the city, had...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Furthermore, when I came to Troas. The effect of the gospel ministry I. The work which the minister undertakes. I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel”; “God maketh manifest the savour of Hi...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Continuation of his reasons for not coming to them direct from Ephesus ( 2 Corinthians 2:1-47 ). Their treatment of the incestuous offender ( 2 Corinthians 2:5-47 ). His thankfulness...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's Triumph in Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:18 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3 ; 2 Corinthians 4:4 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:10 ; Ephesians 5:2 ; Exodus 29:18 ; Exodus 29:25 ; Ezekiel 20:41 ; Genesis 8:21 ; Isaiah 49:5 ; Isaiah 49:6 ;...
2 Corinthians 2:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For we — The preachers of the gospel. Are to God a sweet odour of Christ — God is well — pleased with this perfume diffused by us, both in them that believe and are saved, treated of, 2 Corinthian...

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Scofield Reference Notes

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 2:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 2:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes