Romans 16:19

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, do not become children in sense: but in malice be children, and in sense be perfect.

Philippians 2:15

That you may be blameless, and sincere children of God, without reproof, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation; among whom you shine as lights in the world.

Romans 1:8

First I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you all, because your faith is spoken of in the whole world.

Philippians 1:9

And this I pray, that your charity may more and more abound in knowledge, and in all understanding:

Jeremiah 4:22

For my foolish people have not known me: they are foolish and senseless children. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly, in all wisdom: teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing in grace in your hearts to God.

Ephesians 5:17

Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.

Psalm 101:2

Hear, O Lord, my prayer: and let my cry come to thee.

Luke 10:3

Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.