Romans 16:19
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.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 16 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul commends Phoebe, a deaconess or servant of the church at Cenchreae. He greets twenty-nine named individuals including Priscilla and Aquila, Epaenetus, Mary, Andronicus and Junia. Warnings about those who cause divisions contrary to the teaching. The doxology praises God …
Other Translations
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.
for your obedience did reach to all; I rejoice, therefore, as regards you, and I wish you to be wise, indeed, as to the good, and harmless as to the evil;
For all have knowledge of how you do what you are ordered. For this reason I have joy in you, but it is my desire that you may be wise in what is good, and without knowledge of evil.
Cross References
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For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every …
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We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
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