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International Standard Version
because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
New American Standard Bible
For such men are
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.
Holman Bible
for such people do not serve our Lord Christ
A Conservative Version
For such kind serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly. And by their smooth words and elegant speech they deceive the hearts of the naive.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites and base desires. By smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting [the innocent and the naive].
An Understandable Version
For such men are not serving our Lord Christ but their own [unspiritual] appetites. They are deceiving the minds of innocent people by their smooth talk and flattering words.
Anderson New Testament
For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own appetites; and, by good words and fair speeches, they deceive the hearts of the simple.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for such as these serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own selfishness; and by flourish and flattery, deceive the open-hearted simple.
Darby Translation
For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
Godbey New Testament
For such do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own stomach; and through fair speeches and eulogies deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Goodspeed New Testament
Such men are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own base passions, and with their plausible and flattering talk they deceive simple-minded people.
John Wesley New Testament
For such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple.
Julia Smith Translation
For such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by specious language and praise completely deceive the hearts of the innocent.
King James 2000
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 innocent.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own stomach, and by smooth speech and flattery they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
Modern King James verseion
For they who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For they that are such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ: but their own bellies. And with sweet preachings and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocents:
Moffatt New Testament
Such creatures are no servants of Christ our Lord, they are slaves of their own base desires; with their plausible and pious talk they beguile the hearts of unsuspecting people. But surely not of you!
Montgomery New Testament
Turn away from them. For men of that stamp are not the slaves of Christ, but are slaves to their own appetites. By their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.
NET Bible
For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.
New Heart English Bible
For those who are such do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Noyes New Testament
For such men are not servants of our Lord Christ, but of their own appetites; and by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.
Sawyer New Testament
for such serve not our anointed Lord, but themselves, And by kind and complimentary words deceive the minds of the simple.
The Emphasized Bible
For, they who are such, unto our Lord Christ are not doing service, but unto their own belly, - and, through their smooth and flattering speech, deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For such are not servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For such persons are not serving Christ, our Master, but are slaves to their own appetites; and, by their smooth words and flattery, they deceive simple-minded people.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
For men of that stamp are not bondservants of Christ our Lord, but are slaves to their own appetites; and by their plausible words and their flattery they utterly deceive the minds of the simple.
Williams New Testament
For such men are really not serving our Lord Christ but their own base appetites, and by their fair and flattering talk they are deceiving the hearts of unsuspecting people.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
For those who are such are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and, through their kind words and flattering speeches, they beguile the hearts of the simple.
Worsley New Testament
and avoid them; for such people serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by a soothing address and good words deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Youngs Literal Translation
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,
Themes
Deceit » False teachers » Impose on others by
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Should be avoided
Flattery » False prophets and teachers use
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Interlinear
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and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 16:18
Prayers for Romans 16:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Concluding Exhortations
17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and sinful enticements that oppose the teaching you have learned. Stay away from them, 18 because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. 19 For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
Phrases
Cross References
Philippians 3:19
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.
Colossians 2:4
I say this so that no one will mislead you with nice-sounding rhetoric.
Micah 3:5
"This is what the LORD says about the prophets who are causing my people to go astray, who are calling out "Peace' when they're being fed, but who declare war against those who won't feed them:
1 Timothy 6:5
and incessant conflict between people who are depraved in mind and deprived of truth. They think that godliness is a way to make a profit.
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. The ancient verdict against them is still in force, and their destruction is not delayed.
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are savage wolves.
1 Samuel 2:12-17
Now the sons of Eli were worthless men who did not know the LORD.
1 Samuel 2:29
Why, then, do all of you show contempt for my sacrifice and offering that I've commanded for my dwelling? And you honor your sons more than me in order to fatten yourselves from the best of all the offerings of my people Israel.'
2 Chronicles 18:5
So the king of Israel gathered together 400 prophets and asked them, "Should we go attack Ramoth-gilead, or should I call off the attack?" "Go attack them," they all said, "because God will drop them right in the king's hand."
2 Chronicles 18:12-17
Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying has been unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably."
Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Psalm 119:130
The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 8:5
Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
Proverbs 14:15
An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.
Isaiah 30:10-11
They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,
Isaiah 56:10-12
His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge. They are all dumb dogs they cannot bark. They keep on dreaming and lying around, and they're lovers of sleep!
Jeremiah 8:10-11
Therefore, I'll give their wives to others, and their fields to new owners. Indeed, from the least important to the most important, they're all greedy for dishonest gain. From prophet to priest, they all act deceitfully.
Jeremiah 23:17
They keep on saying to those who despise me, "The LORD has said, "You will have peace."' To all who stubbornly follow their own desires they say, "Disaster won't come upon you.'
Jeremiah 28:1-9
In that same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah, in the fourth year and the fifth month, Azzur's son Hananiah, the prophet from Gibeon, told me at the LORD's Temple in front of the priests and all the people,
Jeremiah 28:15-17
The prophet Jeremiah told the prophet Hananiah, "Listen, Hananiah! The LORD didn't send you, and you are causing these people to trust in a lie.
Ezekiel 13:16
The prophets of Israel prophesied about Jerusalem and saw visions of peace concerning her, yet there's no peace,'" declares the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 13:19
You've profaned me among my people for a handful of barley and a morsel of bread. You're causing people to die who shouldn't have to die, and you're causing people to live who shouldn't survive, when you deceive my people who tend to listen to lies."
Hosea 4:8-11
They feed on the sin of my people; they purpose in their heart to transgress.
Malachi 1:10
"Oh, that one of you would shut the Temple doors and not light useless fires on the altar! I'm not pleased with you," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and I'll accept no offerings from you.
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches!"
Matthew 24:11
Many false prophets will appear and deceive many people,
Matthew 24:24
because false messiahs and false prophets will appear and display great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
Matthew 24:48-51
"But if that wicked servant says to himself, "My master has been delayed,'
John 12:26
If anyone serves me, he must follow me. And where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."
Romans 16:19
For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
2 Corinthians 2:17
At least we are not commercializing God's word like so many others. Instead, we speak with sincerity in the Messiah's name, like people who are sent from God and are accountable to God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not use trickery or pervert God's word. By clear statements of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience before God.
2 Corinthians 11:3
However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pure devotion to the Messiah.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Such people are false apostles, dishonest workers who are masquerading as apostles of the Messiah.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of people or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be the Messiah's servant.
Philippians 2:21
For all the others look after their own interests, not after those of Jesus the Messiah.
Colossians 3:24
You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah whom you are serving!
2 Thessalonians 2:10
and every type of evil to deceive those who are dying, those who refused to love the truth that would save them.
2 Timothy 2:16-18
However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,
2 Timothy 3:2-6
People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
Titus 1:10-12
For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.
James 1:1
From: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus, the Messiah. To: The twelve tribes in the Dispersion. Greetings.
2 Peter 2:10-15
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
2 Peter 2:18-20
By talking high-sounding nonsense and using sinful cravings of the flesh, they entice people who have just escaped from those who live in error.
1 John 4:1-3
Dear friends, stop believing every spirit. Instead, test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Jude 1:1
From: Jude, a servant of Jesus the Messiah, and yet a brother of James. To: Those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept safe by Jesus, the Messiah.
Jude 1:12
These people are stains on your love feasts. They feast with you without any sense of awe. They are shepherds who care only for themselves. They are waterless clouds blown about by the winds. They are autumn trees that are fruitless, totally dead, and uprooted.
Jude 1:16
These people are complainers and faultfinders, following their own desires. They say arrogant things and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.
Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus the Messiah, which God gave him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. He made it known by sending his messenger to his servant John,