Romans 16:18

Lighthouse Bible 2006

For such persons do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:6

And in this manner Absalom treated all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

2 Chronicles 18:5

Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of the prophets four hundred men, and said to them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I hold back? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king’s hand.

Psalm 119:130

The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Psalm 12:2

They speak vanity every one with his neighbor: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believe every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going.

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 8:5

O you simple, understand wisdom: and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

Jeremiah 23:17

They still say to those who despise me, The LORD has said, You shall have peace; and they say to every one who walks according to the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

Ezekiel 13:16

That is, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, says the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 13:19

And will you pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?

Daniel 11:34

Now when they shall fall, they shall be helped with a little help: but many shall cling to them with flatteries.

Micah 3:5

Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who make my people err, who bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he who does not put something into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Malachi 1:10

Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nothing? neither do you kindle fire on my altar for nothing. I have no pleasure in you, says the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

Matthew 24:24

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; to the extent that, if it were possible, they would deceive even the elect.

Matthew 6:24

No one can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and the riches of this world.

Matthew 7:15

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are voracious wolves.

John 12:26

If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if anyone serves me, him will my Father honor.

Romans 14:18

For he who in these things serves Christ is acceptable to God, and approved by men.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience has become known to everyone. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise in that which is good, and simple in evil.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I fear that by some means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds will be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like many, who corrupt the word of God: but as men of sincerity, but as men from God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:2

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Galatians 1:10

For am I now persuading men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I were yet pleasing men, I would not be the servant of Christ.

Philippians 2:21

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

Philippians 3:19

Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Colossians 2:4

And this I say, so that no one will beguile you with enticing words.

Colossians 3:24

Knowing that from the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:10

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in those who perish; because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

1 Timothy 6:5

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw yourself.

James 1:1

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are widely scattered, greeting.

2 Peter 2:3

And through covetousness shall they with deceitful words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now for a long time has not delayed, and their damnation does not slumber.

Jude 1:1

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

Jude 1:12

These are spots in your love feasts when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried around by winds; trees whose fruit withers, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;

Jude 1:16

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration for the sake of gain.

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and symbolized it through his angel to his servant John:

1 Samuel 2:29

Why do you trample on my sacrifice and my offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honor your sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?