Romans 16:19

Everyone knows how faithful you are. This makes me really happy. However, I want you to be wise about what's good, and innocent of anything bad.

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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

18These people are not serving Christ our Lord but their own appetites, and by their smooth-talking and pleasant words they deceive the minds of unsuspecting people.

20The God of peace will soon break the power of Satan and make him subject to you. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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Cross References

Psalms 101:2I will make sure my life is blameless. When will you come and help me? My life will be one of integrity even in private.

Jeremiah 4:22“My people are stupid; they don't know me. They are foolish children who just don't understand. They're experts at doing evil, but they don't know how to do good.”

Luke 10:3So get on your way: I'm sending you like sheep among wolves.

1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers and sisters, don't think like children. Be as innocent as babies in regard to evil, but be grown up in your understanding.

Ephesians 5:17So don't be ignorant—find out what the Lord's will is.

Philippians 2:15so that you'll be sincere, innocent of any wrong. Be God's blameless children living in the middle of a dishonest and corrupt people. Shine among them as lights to 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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