2 Corinthians 2:14

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

But thanks be to God, the One always leading us in triumph in Christ and making manifest the fragrance of the knowledge of Him through us in every place.

Latin

Deo autem gratias, qui semper triumphat nos in Christo Jesu, et odorem notitiæ suæ manifestat per nos in omni loco:

Original

Greek

English

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.

Notes

2 Corinthians 2:14

Like captives in a Roman general’s victory parade, Paul was part of Christ’s triumphal procession (compare 1 Corinthians 4:9; Ephesians 4:7–11), showing signs of willing service (see Romans 1:1; Galatians 6:17).

2 Corinthians 2:14–7:4

At this point, the story about finding Titus stops and will continue at 7:5. Paul shifts to talk about his work as an apostle sharing the good news about Jesus.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

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

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Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gratitude Incense Second Letter to the Corinthians

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