I. vv. 12-13 Being Faithful In The Work affirms Victory
A. vv. 12 The contingency of the work
B. vv. 13 The continuation of the work
Acts 16:6-10

II. vv. 14-16 Being Fragrant In The World Accompanies Victory
A. vv. 14 The reality of the fragrance
1 Corinthians 4:9
Colossians 2:13-15
B. vv. 15-16 The reaction to the fragrance

III. vv. 17 Being Forthright In The Word Assures Victory
A. vv. 17a-c A stripped presentation of the word
B. vv. 17d-f A straightforward presentation of the word
2 Corinthians 1:12
Romans 9:1