2:16a To the one, we are an odor of death and demise;

(New Jerusalem Bible) for these last, the smell of death leading to death,

On the one hand, to one group we (excl.) are an aroma from death to death,
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To the latter we are ⌊like⌋ the smell of death leading to death.
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We are ⌊like⌋ a deadly stench that kills to those whom God will destroy.

2:16b to the other, a fragrance that brings life.

(New Jerusalem Bible) but for the first, the smell of life leading to life.

⌊and⌋ on the other hand, to the other group ⌊we are⌋ an aroma from life to life.
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To the former we are ⌊like⌋ the smell of life leading to life.
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But we are ⌊like⌋ a beautiful fragrance that gives life to those whom God will save.

2:16c And who is qualified for such a task?

But can anyone be adequate/sufficient to do this work?
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Certainly no one is able to hold this responsibility.

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