2Cor 2:16 | NETfull | STEP | to the latter an odor from death to death, but to the former a fragrance from life to life. And who is adequate for these things?

2 Corinthians 2:16

16 to the latter an odor ^{▼▼ The same Greek word (ὀσμή, osmē) translated “odor” here (in relation to the stench of death) has been translated “fragrance” in 2:14 and in the next phrase of the present verse. The word itself can describe a smell or odor either agreeable or disagreeable depending on the context (L&N 79.45).} from death to death, but to the former a fragrance from life to life. And who is adequate for these things? ^{▼▼ These things refer to the things Paul is doing in his apostolic ministry.}