Romans 16:18
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Romans 16:18 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
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.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
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.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Denn solche dienen nicht unserem Herrn Christus, sondern ihrem eigenen Bauche, und durch süße Worte und schöne Reden verführen sie die Herzen der Arglosen.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Porque los tales no sirven al Señor nuestro Jesucristo, sino á sus vientres; y con suaves palabras y bendiciones engañan los corazones de los simples.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
pois tais pessoas não servem ao nosso Senhor Cristo, mas sim, ao próprio ventre; e com palavras suaves e elogios enganam os corações dos ingênuos.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Pois pessoas como essas não servem ao nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo, mas a seus próprios ventres. Com suas palavras doces e bajulantes, eles enganam os corações dos inocentes.
📖 Romans 16:18 in Context
16Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
18For 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.
19For 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.
20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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