Parallel Verses New International Version For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible 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. 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. Young's 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, Romans 16:18 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThey - serve not our Lord Jesus - They profess to be apostles, but they are not apostles of Christ; they neither do his will, nor preach his doctrine; they serve their own belly - they hate intruded themselves into the Church of Christ that they might get a secular support; it is for worldly gain alone that they take up the profession of the ministry: they have no Divine credentials; they convert not the heathen nor the ungodly, for they have no Divine unction; but by good words and fair speeches (for they have no miraculous nor saving powers) deceive the hearts of the simple, perverting Christian converts, that they may get their property, and thus secure a maintenance for themselves. The Church of God has ever been troubled with such pretended pastors - men who Feed themselves, not the flock; men who are too proud to beg, and too lazy to work; who have neither grace nor gifts to plant the standard of the cross on the devil's territories, and by the power of Christ make inroads upon his kingdom, and spoil him of his subjects. On the contrary, by sowing the seeds of dissension, by means of doubtful disputations, and the propagation of scandals; by glaring and insinuating speeches, χρηστολογιας, for they affect elegance and good breeding, they rend Christian congregations, form a party for themselves, and thus live on the spoils of the Church of God. Should it be asked, Whom do you intend by this description? I:answer: No soul, nor party, but such as the description suits. Irasceris.? - De Te fabula narratur. O, you are angry, are you? O, then, the cap fits you - put it on. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge serve. Philippians 2:21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. but. 1 Samuel 2:12-17,29 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD... Hosea 4:8-11 They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on their iniquity... Matthew 24:48-51 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming... by. Jeremiah 23:17 They say still to them that despise me, The LORD has said, You shall have peace... Matthew 24:11,24 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many... Colossians 2:4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. 2 Timothy 2:16-18 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness... 1 John 4:1-3 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God... the simple. Psalm 119:130 The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Proverbs 8:5 O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart. Proverbs 14:15 The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going. Library July 29. "My Helpers in Christ Jesus" (Rom. xvi. 3). "My helpers in Christ Jesus" (Rom. xvi. 3). Christ's Church is overrun with captains. She is in great need of a few more privates. A few rivers run into the sea, but a larger number run into other rivers. We cannot all be pioneers, but we can all be helpers, and no man is fitted to go in the front until he has learned well how to go second. A spirit of self-importance is fatal to all work for Christ. The biggest enemy of true spiritual power is spiritual self-consciousness. Joshua must die before … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth A Crushed Snake Purity and Peace in the Present Lord Whether it is Lawful for a Bishop to have Property of his Own? Cross References 2 Samuel 15:6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the people of Israel. Psalm 12:2 Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts. Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, "See no more visions!" and to the prophets, "Give us no more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things, prophesy illusions. Daniel 11:34 When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere will join them. Romans 14:18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. Philippians 3:19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. Colossians 2:4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 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