Romans 16:19

New International Reader's Version

Everyone has heard that you obey God. So you have filled me with joy. I want you to be wise about what is good. And I want you to have nothing to do with what is evil.

Cross References

Psalm 101:2

I will be careful to lead a life that is without blame. When will you come and help me? In my own home I will lead a life that is without blame.

Jeremiah 4:22

The Lord says, “My people are foolish. They do not know me. They are children who do not have any sense. They have no understanding at all. They are skilled in doing what is evil. They do not know how to do what is good.”

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as harmless as doves.

Luke 10:3

Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.

Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you. People all over the world are talking about your faith.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. Be like babies as far as evil is concerned. But be grown up in your thinking.

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish. Instead, understand what the Lord wants.

Philippians 1:9

I pray that your love will grow more and more. And let it be based on knowledge and understanding.

Philippians 2:15

Then you will be pure and without blame. You will be children of God without fault among sinful and evil people. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ live among you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct one another wisely. Teach one another by singing psalms and hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing to God with thanks in your hearts.