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This makes me very happy. I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong. <a href="/esv/romans/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil. <a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For your obedience has reached to all. Therefore I rejoice over you. But I wish you to be wise to good, and innocent to evil. <a href="/kjv/romans/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/romans/16.htm">New King James Version</a> For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. <a href="/nasb_/romans/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the report of your obedience has reached everyone; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil. <a href="/nasb/romans/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. <a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil. <a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the report of your obedience has reached to all. Therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. <a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the report of your obedience has reached everyone, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. <a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The report of your obedience has reached everyone. Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil. <a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The report of your obedience has reached everyone. Therefore I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, yet innocent about what is evil. <a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am glad that everyone knows how well you obey the Lord. But still, I want you to understand what is good and not have anything to do with evil. <a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Everyone has heard about your obedience and this makes me happy for you. I want you to do what is good and to avoid what is evil. <a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Everyone has heard of your loyalty to the gospel, and for this reason I am happy about you. I want you to be wise about what is good, but innocent in what is evil. <a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil. <a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise indeed about what is good and innocent about what is evil. <a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Your obedience is known to all and thus I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. <a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil. <a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For your obedience is come abroad to all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple concerning evil. <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Your fidelity to the truth is everywhere known. I rejoice over you, therefore, but I wish you to be wise as to what is good, and simple-minded as to what is evil. <a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a> For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For your obedience reached to all; I rejoice, therefore, as regards you, and I wish you to be wise, indeed, as to the good, and pure as to the evil; <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For your obedience has reached to all. Therefore I rejoice over you. But I wish you to be wise to good, and innocent to evil. <a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For your obedience has come to all. Therefore I rejoice for you: and I wish you truly to be wise to good, and pure to evil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For your obedience is published in every place. I rejoice therefore in you. But I would have you to be wise in good, and simple in evil. <a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But your obedience has been made known in every place. And so, I rejoice in you. But I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple in what is evil. <a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a> For while your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I want you to be wise as to what is good, and simple as to what is evil; <a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For while your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I want you to be wise in what is good and guileless in what is evil.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But your obedience is known to every one. I rejoice therefore on your behalf: and I want you to be wise in regard to good things, and pure concerning evil things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But your obedience has been made known to everyone. I rejoice therefore in you and desire that you would be wise to what is good and innocent to what is evil.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For your obedience has gone abroad to all men: I rejoice, therefore, on your account. But I desire you to be wise in respect to that which is good, and guileless in respect to that which is evil. <a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For your obedience has come abroad unto all men: therefore I rejoice over you, and wish you to be wise in that which is good, and uncompromising towards that which is evil. <a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For your obedience is gone forth in report to all men. I rejoice therefore on your account: but I wish you to be wise indeed unto good, but harmless respecting evil. <a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> your christianity is very well known in the world. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you as expert in that which is good, as unpractis'd in what is evil. <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Your fidelity to the truth is everywhere known. I rejoice over you, therefore, but I wish you to be wise as to what is good, and simple-minded as to what is evil. <a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For your obedience reached unto all. I rejoice, therefore, over you; but I wish you to be wise as to that which is good, but simple as to evil. <a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For your obedience is come to the knowledge of all: and therefore I rejoice on your account; but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple as to that which is evil. <a href="/parallel/romans/16-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=4024" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Avoid Divisions</a> …18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 19<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">Everyone</a> <a href="/greek/864.htm" title="864: aphiketo (V-AIM-3S) -- To arrive at, reach, come to. From apo and the base of hikanos; to go forth.">has heard</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">about your</a> <a href="/greek/5218.htm" title="5218: hypakoē (N-NFS) -- Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission.">obedience,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">so</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairō (V-PIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">I rejoice</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelō (V-PIA-1S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">I want</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">to be</a> <a href="/greek/4680.htm" title="4680: sophous (Adj-AMP) -- Wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever. Akin to saphes; wise.">wise</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathon (Adj-ANS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/185.htm" title="185: akeraious (Adj-AMP) -- (lit: unmixed) simple, unsophisticated, sincere, blameless. Unmixed, i.e. innocent.">innocent</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakon (Adj-ANS) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">evil.</a> 20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a> so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:8</a> For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">2 Corinthians 7:14</a> Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well. <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Colossians 1:6</a> that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a> Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2</a> For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-16</a> Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a> The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. <a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">Proverbs 22:1</a> A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Psalm 101:2-3</a> I will ponder the way that is blameless—when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. / I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1</a> Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For your obedience is come abroad to all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple concerning evil.obedience.<a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a> First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:8,9</a> For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing… I am.<a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Ephesians 1:15-17</a> Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, … <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3-9</a> We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, … <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2,3</a> We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; … yet.<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a> Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? … <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Psalm 101:2</a> I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2,3</a> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … simple.<a href="/luke/10-3.htm">Luke 10:3</a> Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.<a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a> That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/21-13.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/romans/15-29.htm">Full</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Guileless</a> <a href="/romans/15-21.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/28-14.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Simple-Minded</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Want</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Guileless</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-36.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Simple-Minded</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">Want</a> <a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 16</div>1. <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Paul wills the brothers to greet many;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses;</a> 21. <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Everyone has heard about your obedience The Roman church's reputation for obedience to the gospel had spread widely, indicating their faithfulness and commitment to Christ. This echoes Paul's earlier commendations of the Roman believers' faith (<a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a>). In the ancient world, news traveled through letters and word of mouth, and the Roman church's obedience would have been a significant encouragement to other believers. This obedience is not merely adherence to rules but a heartfelt submission to the teachings of Christ, reflecting the transformative power of the gospel.so I rejoice over you Paul expresses personal joy and satisfaction in the faithfulness of the Roman believers. This joy is consistent with his pastoral heart, as seen in other letters where he rejoices over the faith and growth of other churches (<a href="/philippians/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4</a>, <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9</a>). His rejoicing is not just personal but also reflects the joy in heaven over believers who live out their faith (<a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a>).But I want you to be wise about what is good Paul urges the Roman Christians to cultivate wisdom, particularly in discerning and practicing what is good. This wisdom is rooted in a deep understanding of God's will and is a recurring theme in Scripture (<a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). The call to be wise about what is good aligns with the biblical principle of seeking righteousness and living according to God's standards (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>).and innocent about what is evil The exhortation to be innocent about evil suggests a purity and simplicity in avoiding sin. This innocence is not ignorance but a conscious decision to reject evil and remain untainted by it. It reflects Jesus' teaching to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves" (<a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a>). The call to innocence is a reminder of the believer's call to holiness and separation from the corrupting influences of the world (<a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome, encouraging them in their faith and providing guidance on Christian living. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were known for their faith and obedience, which had become well-known among other churches. 3. <a href="/topical/o/obedience.htm">Obedience</a> A key theme in this verse, referring to the Roman Christians' adherence to the teachings of the Gospel and their commitment to living out their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_innocence.htm">Wisdom and Innocence</a> Paul emphasizes the importance of being wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil, highlighting a dual focus on discernment and purity. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rejoicing.htm">Rejoicing</a> Paul expresses his joy over the Roman Christians' reputation for obedience, indicating the importance of a good testimony among believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Obedience to God's Word is a testimony to others and brings joy to fellow believers. It is crucial for maintaining a strong witness in the world. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_goodness.htm">Wisdom in Goodness</a> Christians are called to be discerning and knowledgeable about what is good. This involves studying Scripture and applying its principles to daily life. <a href="/topical/i/innocence_in_evil.htm">Innocence in Evil</a> Believers should strive to remain untainted by evil, avoiding sin and maintaining purity in thought and action. <a href="/topical/r/reputation_matters.htm">Reputation Matters</a> A good reputation among believers and non-believers alike is important. It reflects the transformative power of the Gospel in our lives. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_community.htm">Joy in Community</a> Rejoicing in the obedience and faithfulness of others fosters a sense of community and mutual encouragement within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 16</a> <a href="/q/who_was_missionary_david_brainerd.htm">Why are we on Earth instead of in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_believers'_priesthood.htm">What is the priesthood of all believers?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'wise_as_serpents,_harmless_as_doves'.htm">What does "wise as serpents, harmless as doves" mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_god_hate_yet_love_all.htm">How can the claim in Psalm 5:5 that God 'hates all evildoers' be reconciled with passages elsewhere asserting God's universal love?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) No harm has been done as yet. Still it is well to be upon your guard.Simple concerning evil.--This is not at all the same word as that which is translated "simple" above. The first is that freedom from dishonest motives which makes a man an unsuspecting and easy prey for designing persons, and applies rather to natural bent and disposition. The second refers rather to the confirmed habit of one who has come in contact with evil, and is still uncontaminated by it; who has resisted all the plots and schemes that have been laid for him; and whose love for what is good and hatred of evil, has only been strengthened and disciplined. The word for "simple" here means "unmixed," "uncontaminated," "pure and clear." <a href="/commentaries/romans/16-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Everyone πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [has heard] ἀφίκετο (aphiketo) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_864.htm">Strong's 864: </a> To arrive at, reach, come to. From apo and the base of hikanos; to go forth. about your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. obedience, ὑπακοὴ (hypakoē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5218.htm">Strong's 5218: </a> Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission. so οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. I rejoice χαίρω (chairō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. over ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I want θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. wise σοφοὺς (sophous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4680.htm">Strong's 4680: </a> Wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever. Akin to saphes; wise. about εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. what [is] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good ἀγαθόν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. innocent ἀκεραίους (akeraious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_185.htm">Strong's 185: </a> (lit: unmixed) simple, unsophisticated, sincere, blameless. Unmixed, i.e. innocent. about εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. what [is] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. evil. κακόν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">NT Letters: Romans 16:19 For your obedience has become known (Rom. 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