“Flattery” is one of the most powerful means of forming parties in the church; and “a little special attention,” or promise of an office, or commendation for talents or acquirements, will secure “many” to the purposes of party whom no regard for truth or orthodoxy could influence a moment. The churches of Christ salute you. Paul mentions “the sufferings of this present time” (8:18). (Compare Philippians 3:18-19.). Romans 16:18 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. 18.Their own belly—Their own maintenance and sensuality. 16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit. He mentions an unvarying mark, by which false prophets are to be distinguished from the servants of Christ; for they have no care for the glory of Christ, but seek the benefit of their stomach. This is another very common art. We should live at peace with one another and conduct our lives aiming for what is noble, honest and proper. Romans 16:16 Context. 16 Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. Haldane's Exposition on the Epistle to the Romans and Hebrews, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Frédéric Louis Godet - Commentary on Selected Books, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, William Godbey's Commentary on the New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be as. Praise God that the message of salvation continues to be equally efficacious for Jew and Gentile alike, and that in his epistle to the Romans Paul presents in minute detail every aspect of God's righteous condemnation of sinful man.. and His gracious offer of reconciliation through the death burial and resurrection of Christ our God and Saviour. Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. ( B) 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs. And salute; the verb is properly supplied, but the clause is grammatically connected with Romans 16:3, and should form a part of Romans 16:4. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. (Proverbs 14:15, αÌÌÎºÎ±ÎºÎ¿Ï ÏιÏÏεÏ
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, the simple believes everything.). For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. Romans 16:5. Romans 5:16-18. This contrasts sharply with the character of those who serve Christ. 14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. The sin of the world is a false confidence, a careless, complacent taking for granted that a man is a Christian when he is not. English Standard Version. Amen. 13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Romans 16:18, NASB: "For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting." 18.For they who are such, etc. Romans 16:17–23 includes last-minute instruction from Paul and greetings to those in Rome from the men with him in Corinth. Romans 8:16–18 16 k The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then l heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, m provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Romans THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT Romans 8:16. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Strictly interpreted, it means “to testify or bear witness with.” Thus, there would be two witnesses, our spirit and the Holy Spirit. To the Romans. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 18. τῷ Κυρίῳ ἡμῶν Χριστῷ: this combination occurs here only in N.T. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” It means to serve as a slave, or serve, and metaphorically can also mean to obey or submit to. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. τῇ ἑαυτῶν κοιλίᾳ: cf. The preachers of the gospel have also their courtesy and their pleasing manner, but joined with honesty, so that they neither soothe men with vain praises, nor flatter their vices: but impostors allure men by flattery, and spare and indulge their vices, that they may keep them attached to themselves. The fault, and sorrow, and weakness of the Church is a false diffidence, an anxious fear whether a … ÏÏολογιÌα and εÏ
ÌλογιÌα, blandiloquentia et assentatio) rendered good words and fair speeches, do not in this connection materially differ. 17 Now I beseech you, … The whole history of creation since He calls those simple who are not cautious enough to avoid deceptions. Romans 8 in context. Compare 2 Timothy 3:5-6. Paul speaks bitterly of their character, rather than the doctrines they teach. Romans 1:16 (NASB) says: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 14:16-18 NIV) If you are going to create division by arguing so hard for your rights, or your freedom, or by flaunting your liberty in the face of those who do not agree with it, then you are distorting the gospel itself, Paul argues. 14 Welcome the man having weaknesses in his faith,+ but do not pass judgment on differing opinions. Innocent people. Php 3:19, ὧν ὁ θεὸς ἡ κοιλίᾳ. Before closing the letter, Paul urgently warns his readers to be on the watch for false teachers; to avoid them. ( C) —heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings. Happy would it have been if the art had been confined to his own times. This contrasts sharply with the character of those who serve Christ. Romans 1:16-18 NIV For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; By good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple: αÌÌÎºÎ±ÎºÎ¿Ï ÏιÏÏεÏ
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They express that plausible and flattering address by which false teachers are wont to secure an influence over the simple. 17 But othanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the pstandard of teaching to which you were committed, … (God was not interested in their sacrifices but in their broken and contrite hearts)" 16 The LORD called your name, "A green olive tree, beautiful in fruit and form"; With the noise of a great tumult He has kindled fire on it, and its branches are worthless (Paul has explained in Romans 11 these were broken off). 17 And the LORD of hosts, who planted you, has pronounced evil against you because of … Romans 8 is the eighth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It was authored by Paul the Apostle, while he was in Corinth in the mid+50s CE, with the help of an amanuensis (secretary), Tertius, who added his own greeting in Romans 16:22. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone" (Romans 12:17-18) As Christians we should be above reproach according to the world's standards. The word ( αÌÌκακοÏ) simple, signifies not merely innocent, but unwary, he who is liable to deception. Romans 16:18-19. Afflictions and anguish stalk our path like a hungry pack of jackals and they are no respecter of persons or position, clime or creed, wise or foolish, young or old, believer or unbeliever. tōn akakōnThe apostle means to designate those who are simple-hearted, without any disposition to deceive others themselves, and of course without any suspicions of the “designs” of others. First, there are smooth, plausible pretences, as of great love for truth. I would recommend anybody interested in the meaning of this verse read all of Romans 8, beginning in verse one. (Compare, With rhyming terminations in the Greek, like. Rom 16:17-18. Are not serving Christ our Lord. Paul actually said this about some religious people. "their own belly"-they don"t serve the Lord! Good words and fair speeches—With rhyming terminations in the Greek, like apologies and eulogies; with the former commending themselves, with the latter flattering their victims. 2 One man has faith to eat everything, but the man who is weak eats only vegetables. Then, an artful mingling of attentions and flatteries; and all this practiced on the minds of the unsuspecting, drawing their “hearts” and “affections” toward themselves. Romans 16:18, NLT: "Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. Chapter 8 concerns "the Christian's spiritual life." He was not referring to an especially difficult period in history, but to the entire present age. 3 Let the one eating not look down on the one not eating, and let the one not eating not judge the one eating,+ for God has welcomed him. Their own maintenance and sensuality. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. Romans 5:16-18 NIV. It's actually really important to read around that verse. 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves nto anyone as obedient slaves,3 you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? The church that is in their house. He has thus drawn the art of making parties with the hand of a master. 15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. This entire passage in Romans is really helpful for understanding what suffering is … concerning evil. 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death 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. As, however, they deceitfully crept in, and by assuming another character, concealed their own wickedness, he at the same time pointed out, in order that no one might be deceived, the arts which they adopted â that they ingratiated themselves by a bland address. Romans 4:16 For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, (NASB: Lockman). Question: Romans 16:18 says “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.” Who was Paul talking about? Simple— Literally, the unevil and therefore suspecting no evil. Thus, our text verse from Romans 8:16 makes perfect sense when cross-referenced with this Scripture. The early Christians had, as a rule, no public place of assembly, but probably met in the houses of the more prominent brethren. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, and by good words, and fair speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the simple. rather than the doctrines they teach. ( D) in order that we may also share in his glory. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. The words need not mean that the teachers in question were mere sensualists, or that they taught Epicurean or antinomian doctrines: the sense must partly be defined … Romans 16:18 REV and Commentary - For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by their smooth tal - Bible verse. 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We should be wise in promoting and doing what is right and not get mixed up with anything that to God is wrong and evil. The indwelling Holy Spirit testifies with our human spirit that we are saved (if you really are saved), and He testifies in agreement with the Words of God in the Holy Bible. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people." Romans 8:16: “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” There is some debate here as to the meaning of the verb. Romans 14: 16-18 ----- WE now continue where we left off last month where we were considering the meaning of the kingdom of God being righteousness. 'As it is written: 'I have made you a father of many nations.' 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.---KJV. Romans 16:18. οἱ γὰρ τοιοῦτοι κ. τ. λ. Christians must not associate with those who do not serve the one Lord. 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