victory in Jesus Christ (cf. Matt. 16:18; Rom. 8:37; Rev. 6:2). diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge. Paul was also grateful for the privilege of being used as an influence for Christ (cf. Rom. 10:14, 15) wherever he went. The imagery comes from the strong, sweet smell of incense from censers in the Triumph parade, which, along with the fragrance of crushed flowers strewn under horses’ hooves, produced a powerful aroma that filled the city. By analogy, every believer is transformed and called