2Cor 2:14-17 | Family | STEP | The savor of his knowledge ; the sweet savor of the knowledge of Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:14-17

The savor of his knowledge; the sweet savor of the knowledge of Christ. A sweet savor of Christ; what he has said of the knowledge of Christ he now applies to those who preach Christ. To God they are a sweet savor of the knowledge of Christ; for both the message itself, and they who from love towards Christ and their fellow-men publish it, are most precious in God's sight, and that whether men receive Christ or reject him. The savor of death unto death ; a deadly savor, having death for its result; because, by rejecting the gospel, they turn that which was intended for their life into an occasion of death. The savor of life unto life ; a life-giving savor, having life for its result. These things ; the duties, responsibilities, and labors of such a solemn office. The faithful labors of preachers of the gospel are highly pleasing to the Lord, however they may be regarded by their people, and whatever may be their effects. But as those effects are momentous and eternal, and depend much on the character and conduct of ministers, their responsibilities are great, and they should earnestly seek wisdom from above to direct them in the discharge of their duties. Corrupt the word of God; adulterate it by a mixture of human additions, thus destroying its efficacy.