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2 Corinthians 2:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Thank God, he's always got us winning through Christ, and everywhere we go, we're spreading the amazing fragrance of knowing him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God has you winning and glowing everywhere you go.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Paul wrote 2 Corinthians during his third missionary journey, likely from Macedonia, as he addressed ongoing conflicts and false teachings in the Corinthian church. He drew from the imagery of Roman triumphal processions, where victorious generals paraded captives, to illustrate how God leads believers in spiritual victory through Christ despite hardships. This verse reflects Paul's gratitude for God's role in spreading the gospel through his ministry in various places.

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