2 Corinthians 2:16

2:16 to the latter an odor ¹  from death to death, but to the former a fragrance from life to life. And who is adequate for these things? ² 

2 Corinthians 5:16

5:16 So then from now on we acknowledge ³  no one from an outward human point of view. ⁴  Even though we have known Christ from such a human point of view, ⁵  now we do not know him in that way any longer.

¹ tn The same Greek word (ὀσμή, osmh) 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).

² sn These things refer to the things Paul is doing in his apostolic ministry.

³ tn Grk “we know.”

⁴ tn Grk “no one according to the flesh.”

⁵ tn Grk “we have known Christ according to the flesh.”