Romans 16:19

I rejoice over you because your obedience has become known to all, but I want you to be wise as to what is good, yet innocent as to what is evil.

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In The King James Version

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

In Context

18Because such people do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

20The God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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Cross References

Luke 10:3“Go! Yes, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.

1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, stop thinking like children—well, in malice be ‘infants’, but in thinking be adults.

Ephesians 5:17That is why you must not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

Philippians 2:15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and depraved generation, among whom you shine as light bearers in the world,

Matthew Henry on Romans 16:18-21

Apostolic Salutations. ( a. d. 58.) 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of… Read the whole commentary →

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