2 Corinthians 2:14

thanks . Greek. charis . App-184 .

God . App-98 .

causeth us to triumph = leadeth us in triumph (Greek. thriamheud) , or triumphs over us as in Colossians 2:15 . Only in these two places. Paul was a captive won by grace. In a Roman triumph there were captives destined to be spared and captives destined to death. See 2 Corinthians 2:16 .

maketh manifest . Greek. phaneroo. App-106 .

savour . Greek osme. Elsewhere, 2 Corinthians 2:16 . John 12:3 (odour). Ephesians 5:2 .Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:18 (odour).

knowledge. Greek. gnosis. App-192 .

by = by means of. Greek. dia . App-104 . 2 Corinthians 2:1 . Paul gave evidence of the wisdom which dwelt in Him (Colossians 2:3 ) in his own conversion (1 Timothy 1:16 ), as well as in his preaching.