2 Corinthians 2: Forgiveness and the Aroma of Christ

Paul explains that he wrote a painful letter out of love, and urges the church to forgive and restore the offender. God leads his servants in Christ's triumphal procession, spreading the fragrance of knowing Christ, an aroma of life to some and death to others.

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According to 2 Corinthians 2:15-16, what does Paul say he and his coworkers are to God, and what different effects does this have on those who are perishing versus those who are being saved?

A neutral scent with no spiritual significance, bringing neither death nor life to anyone who hearsA pleasant fragrance only to those who agree with everything Paul teaches, and no scent at all to anyone elseAn unpleasant odor to God, whatever people do with the message, since all human preaching falls shortThe sweet aroma of Christ to God -- an odor that brings death to those perishing, but a fragrance that brings life to those being saved