2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10

This is part of Paul’s apology (defense) for his ministry. Some people were doubtful of Paul’s leadership and authority as he demonstrated apparent hardships and “weaknesses” rather than Homer’s ideal of self-glorifying warrior virtues and Aristotle’s “great-souled one.” (Rikk Watts) “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18

“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death,