Romans 16:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 16:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 16:18 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 16:18 — KJV
“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.”
— Romans 16:18 (KJV)
Romans 16:18 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 16:18
“Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:18: such, lord, jesus
“Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:18: serve, lord, good
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? rejoicing: or, glorying?”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:18: lord, jesus, christ
“To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. saints: or, holy ones, or, angels”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:18: lord, jesus, christ
“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:18: serve, lord, jesus
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