2 Corinthians 2:15-16

2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 Corinthians 2:15 aroma... fragrance. Some believe this refers to the incense spread along the streets during the triumphal procession (see note on v. 14). However, the terms used here are used often in the Greek OT to refer to the aroma of a sacrifice pleasing to God (e.g., Exodus 29:25). Christ is pictured as the primary sacrifice. Paul’s offering of his entire life to God (compare Romans 12:1; Hebrews 13:15) can then be seen as an extension of Christ’s death (see 2 Corinthians 1:5). It is the aroma of Christ to God. from death to death... from life to life. Some dislike Paul’s life and message. This leads to their own condemnation. Others are attracted by the Christlike beauty seen in Paul and his message. Their acceptance of his message leads to their own eternal life.