2 Corinthians 2:16

2 Corinthians 2:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16to the one an 2:16 Or odoraroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is adequate for these things?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is adequate for these things?

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16to the latter one an aroma from death to death [a fatal, offensive odor], but to the other an aroma from life to life [a vital fragrance, living and fresh]. And who is adequate and sufficiently qualified for these things?

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life.2:16 Literally To the one, indeed, an aroma from death to death; but to the other, an aroma from life to life. And who is qualified for such a task?

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16To those who are dying, we are the smell of death. To those who are being saved, we are the perfume of life. Who is able to do this work?

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