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Romans 16:17-20
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Romans 16:17-20
New International Version
17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.(A) Keep away from them.(B) 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ,(C) but their own appetites.(D) By smooth talk and flattery they deceive(E) the minds of naive people. 19 Everyone has heard(F) about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.(G)
20 The God of peace(H) will soon crush(I) Satan(J) under your feet.
The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.(K)
Romans 16:17-20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Romans 16:17-20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Warning against Divisive People
17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned.(A) Avoid them,(B) 18 for such people do not serve our Lord Christ(C) but their own appetites.[a](D) They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.(E)
Paul’s Gracious Conclusion
19 The report of your obedience has reached everyone.(F) Therefore I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, yet innocent about what is evil.(G) 20 The God of peace(H) will soon crush Satan(I) under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.(J)
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