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Romans 16:19

For 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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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 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.

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

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Cross References

Psalms 101:2I will walk in the way of integrity. 1 Oh, when will you come to me? 1 I will walk with integrity within my house. 1

Jeremiah 4:22For the foolishness of my people—they do not know me. They are idiotic people and they have no understanding. They have skill at evil, but do not know to do good.

Luke 10:3Go on your way. See, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.

1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Rather, in regard to evil, be like infants. But in your thinking be mature.

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

Philippians 2:15Act in this way so that you may become blameless and honest, children of God without blemish. Act in this way so that you may shine as lights in the world, in the middle of a crooked and depraved generation.

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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