2 Corinthians 2:17

15 For we are to God the fragrance of Christ ^aamong those who are being saved and ^bamong those who are perishing.

16 ^aTo the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And ^bwho is sufficient for these things?

17 For we are not, as¹ so many, ^apeddling the word of God; but as ^bof sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.

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John Wesley's Notes

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2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not as many, who adulterate the word of God - Like those vintners (so the Greek word implies) who mix their wines with baser liquors. But as of sincerity - Without any mixture. But as from God - This rises higher still; transmitting his pure word, not our own. In the sight of God - Whom we regard as always present, and noting every word of our tongue. Speak we - The tongue is ours, but the power is God's. In Christ - Words which he gives, approves, and blesses.

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