Romans 16:18 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769For 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. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionFor such persons do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites and base desires, and by ingratiating and flattering speech, they beguile the hearts of the unsuspecting and simpleminded [people]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)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. See the chapterCommon English BiblePeople like that aren’t serving the Lord. They are serving their own feelings. They deceive the hearts of innocent people with smooth talk and flattery. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionFor ones such as these do not serve Christ our Lord, but their inner selves, and, through pleasing words and skillful speaking, they seduce the hearts of the innocent. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionFor they that are such, serve not Christ our Lord, but their own belly; and by pleasing speeches and good words, seduce the hearts of the innocent. See the chapter |