Verse 18
Romans 16:18
Bible in Basic English
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For such people are not servants of the Lord Christ, but of their stomachs; and by their smooth and well-said words the hearts of those who have no knowledge of evil are tricked.
Original Language Text
greek
οἱ γὰρ τοιοῦτοι τῷ κυρίῳ ⸀ἡμῶν Χριστῷ οὐ δουλεύουσιν ἀλλὰ τῇ ἑαυτῶν κοιλίᾳ, καὶ διὰ τῆς χρηστολογίας καὶ εὐλογίας ἐξαπατῶσι τὰς καρδίας τῶν ἀκάκων.
English Translation
For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth talk and blessings they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
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Chapter 16 Context
1
It is my desire to say a good word for Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae:
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2
That you will take her in kindly, after the way of the saints, as one who is the Lord's, and give he...
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3
Give my love to Prisca and Aquila, workers with me in Christ Yashua (Jesus),
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Who for my life put their necks in danger; to whom not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles a...
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5
And say a kind word to the church which is in their house. Give my love to my dear Epaenetus, who is...
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6
Give my love to Mary, who gave much care to you.
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7
Give my love to Andronicus and Junia, my relations, who were in prison with me, who are noted among...
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8
Give my love to Ampliatus, who is dear to me in the Lord,
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9
Give my love to Urbanus, a worker in Christ with us, and to my dear Stachys.
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10
Give my love to Apelles, who has the approval of Christ. Say a kind word to those who are of the hou...
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11
Give my love to Herodion, my relation. Say a kind word to those of the house of Narcissus, who are i...
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12
Give my love to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, workers in the Lord. Give my love to my dear Persis, who did...
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13
Give my love to Rufus, one of the Lord's selection, and to his mother and mine.
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14
Give my love to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.
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15
Give my love to Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are...
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16
Give one another a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send their love to you.
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Now, it is my desire, brothers, that you will take note of those who are causing division and troubl...
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For such people are not servants of the Lord Christ, but of their stomachs; and by their smooth and...
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For all have knowledge of how you do what you are ordered. For this reason I have joy in you, but it...
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20
And the God (Elohim) of peace will be crushing Satan under your feet before long. The grace of our L...
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21
Timothy, who is working with me, sends his love to you, so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my rel...
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I, Tertius, who have done the writing of this letter, send love in the Lord.
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Gaius, with whom I am living, whose house is open to all the church, sends his love, so does Erastus...
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Now to him who is able to make you strong in agreement with the good news which I gave you and the p...
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But is now made clear; and by the writings of the prophets, by the order of the eternal God (Elohim)...
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To the only wise God (Elohim), through Yashua (Jesus) Christ, be the glory for ever. So be it.
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