2 Corinthians 2:14 “But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in…”

2 Corinthians 2:14

But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

World English Bible

Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet aroma of his knowledge in every place.

American Standard Version

But thanks be unto God, who always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savor of his knowledge in every place.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now thankes be vnto God, which alwaies maketh vs to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the sauour of his knowledge by vs in euery place.

Darby Translation

But thanks [be] to God, who always leads us in triumph in the Christ, and makes manifest the odour of his knowledge through us in every place.

Young's Literal Translation

and to God [are] thanks, who at all times is leading us in triumph in the Christ, and the fragrance of His knowledge He is manifesting through us in every place,

Bible in Basic English

But praise be to God who makes us strong to overcome in Christ, and makes clear through us in every place the value of the knowledge of him.

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Cross references

“thanks”

2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Corinthians 1:11 Ephesians 5:20 2 Corinthians 8:16 Revelation 7:12 1 Thessalonians 3:9

2 Corinthians 9:15 · BSB

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 1:11 · BSB

as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Ephesians 5:20 · BSB

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:16 · BSB

But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.

Revelation 7:12 · BSB

saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

1 Thessalonians 3:9 · BSB

How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

“which”

Romans 8:37 Psalm 106:47 Psalm 148:14 1 Corinthians 15:37

Romans 8:37 · BSB

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Psalm 106:47 · BSB

Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.

Psalm 148:14 · BSB

He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!

1 Corinthians 15:37 · BSB

And what you sow is not the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or something else.

“the savour”

Song of Solomon 1:3 Colossians 1:23 Romans 15:19 Colossians 1:6 2 Corinthians 2:15 2 Corinthians 2:16

Song of Solomon 1:3 · BSB

The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.

Colossians 1:23 · BSB

if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Romans 15:19 · BSB

by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

Colossians 1:6 · BSB

that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 2:15 · BSB

For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

2 Corinthians 2:16 · BSB

To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?

Also

Ephesians 5:2 Romans 6:17 Colossians 2:15 Philippians 4:18

Ephesians 5:2 · BSB

and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Romans 6:17 · BSB

But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.

Colossians 2:15 · BSB

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Philippians 4:18 · BSB

I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

15For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

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