Romans 16:19

Your obedience has become known to all, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

Text-Critical English NT

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

18For such people do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly. By smooth talk and fine speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

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

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Cross References

Luke 10:3Now go on your way. Behold, I am sending you out like lambs in the midst of wolves.

1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not be childish in your way of thinking. Rather, as to malice be infants, but in your way of thinking be mature.

Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Philippians 2:15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights 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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