Romans 16:18

For people such as these do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own stomach. By their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the innocent.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

17Now I urge you, brothers, to think about those who are causing the divisions and stumbling. They are going beyond the teaching that you have learned. Turn away from them.

19For your example of obedience reaches everyone. I rejoice, therefore, over you, but I want you to be wise as to that which is good, and innocent to that which is evil.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:29Why, then, do you scorn my sacrifices and offerings that I required in the place where I live? Why do you honor your sons above me by making yourselves fat with the best of every offering of my people Israel?'

2 Chronicles 18:12The messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the words of the prophets with one mouth are favorable to the king. Let your words agree with theirs, and speak favorably.”

Psalms 119:130The unfolding of your words gives light; 1 it gives understanding to the untrained. 1

Proverbs 14:15The one who is naive believes everything, 1 but the prudent man thinks about his steps. 1

Isaiah 30:10They say to the seers, “Do not see;” 1 and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy the truth to us; 1 speak flattering words to us, prophesy illusions.

Jeremiah 8:10So I will give their wives to others, and their fields to those who will possess them, 1 because from the least to the greatest, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain! From the prophet to the priest, all of them practice deceit. 1

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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