Romans 16:18 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
Romans 16:18 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Romans 16:18 in 6 Bible Translations
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Romans 16:18 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“For those who are such don’t serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the innocent.”
Romans 16:18 — World English Bible
Romans 16:18 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent. ”
Romans 16:18 — American Standard Version
Romans 16:18 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“for such our Lord Jesus Christ do not serve, but their own belly; and through the good word and fair speech they deceive the hearts of the harmless,”
Romans 16:18 — Young's Literal Translation
Romans 16:18 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. ”
Romans 16:18 — Darby Translation
Romans 16:18 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“For they that are such, serue not the Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne bellies, and with faire speach and flattering deceiue the heartes of the simple.”
Romans 16:18 — Geneva Bible
Romans 16:18 in Context — Romans 16
16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
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 peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
What Does Romans 16:18 Mean?
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