Romans 16:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

serve. App-190.

Jesus. The texts omit.

belly. See John 7:38.

good... speeches. their fine words and flatteries.

good words. Greek. chrestologia. Only here.

fair speeches. Greek. eulogia. Occurs sixteen times (eleven translated "blessing"). See Romans 15:29.

deceive. deceive thoroughly. Greek. exapatao. Occurs: Romans 7:11. 1Co 3:18. 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:3. The usual word for "deceive" means "to lead astray" (App-128).

simple. guileless. Greek. akakos. Only here and Hebrews 7:26.

Romans 16:18

18 For 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.