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Romans 16

Rom. 16:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
I beseech
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
, brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, mark
skopeo (Greek #4648)
to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively) regard
KJV usage: consider, take heed, look at (on), mark. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: skop-eh'-o
Origin: from 4649
them which cause
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
divisions
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
dichostsis (Greek #1370)
disunion, i.e. (figuratively) dissension
KJV usage: division, sedition.
Pronounce: dee-khos-tas-ee'-ah
Origin: from a derivative of 1364 and 4714
u and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
offences
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
skandalon (Greek #4625)
" probably from a derivative of 2578; a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
KJV usage: occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock.
Pronounce: skan'-dal-on
Origin: ("scandal
contrary to
para (Greek #3844)
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
KJV usage: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Pronounce: par-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition
the doctrine
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
didache (Greek #1322)
instruction (the act or the matter)
KJV usage: doctrine, hath been taught.
Pronounce: did-akh-ay'
Origin: from 1321
which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
have learned
manthano (Greek #3129)
to learn (in any way)
KJV usage: learn, understand.
Pronounce: man-than'-o
Origin: prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, μαθέω, is used as an alternate in certain tenses
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
avoid
ekklino (Greek #1578)
to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)
KJV usage: avoid, eschew, go out of the way.
Pronounce: ek-klee'-no
Origin: from 1537 and 2827
them
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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1 Tim. 6:3‑5• 3If any one teach differently, and do not accede to sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the teaching which is according to piety,
 4he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but sick about questions and disputes of words, out of which arise envy, strife, injurious words, evil suspicions,
 5constant quarrellings of men corrupted in mind and destitute of the truth, holding gain to be the end of piety. (1 Tim. 6:3‑5)
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Matt. 18:17• 17But if he will not listen to them, tell it to the assembly; and if also he will not listen to the assembly, let him be to thee as one of the nations and a tax-gatherer. (Matt. 18:17)
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1 Cor. 5:11• 11But now I have written to you, if any one called brother be fornicator, or avaricious, or idolater, or abusive, or a drunkard, or rapacious, not to mix with him; with such a one not even to eat. (1 Cor. 5:11)
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2 Thess. 3:6,14• 6Now we enjoin you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the instruction which he received from us.
 14But if any one obey not our word by the letter, mark that man, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed of himself; (2 Thess. 3:6,14)

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Phil. 3:17• 17Be imitators all together of me, brethren, and fix your eyes on those walking thus as you have us for a model; (Phil. 3:17)
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2 Thess. 3:14‑15• 14But if any one obey not our word by the letter, mark that man, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed of himself;
 15and do not esteem him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (2 Thess. 3:14‑15)
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Acts 15:1‑5,24• 1And certain persons, having come down from Judaea, taught the brethren, If ye shall not have been circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
 2A commotion therefore having taken place, and no small discussion on the part of Paul and Barnabas against them, they arranged that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others from amongst them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
 3They therefore, having been set on their way by the assembly, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, relating the conversion of those of the nations. And they caused great joy to all the brethren.
 4And being arrived at Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly, and the apostles, and the elders, and related all that God had wrought with them.
 5And some of those who were of the sect of the Pharisees, who believed, rose up from among them, saying that they ought to circumcise them and enjoin them to keep the law of Moses.
 24Inasmuch as we have heard that some who went out from amongst us have troubled you by words, upsetting your souls, saying that ye must be circumcised and keep the law; to whom we gave no commandment; (Acts 15:1‑5,24)
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1 Cor. 1:10‑13• 10Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion.
 11For it has been shewn to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of the house of Chloe, that there are strifes among you.
 12But I speak of this, that each of you says, *I* am of Paul, and *I* of Apollos, and *I* of Cephas, and *I* of Christ.
 13Is the Christ divided? has Paul been crucified for you? or have ye been baptised unto the name of Paul? (1 Cor. 1:10‑13)
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1 Cor. 3:3• 3for ye are yet carnal. For whereas there are among you emulation and strife, are ye not carnal, and walk according to man? (1 Cor. 3:3)
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1 Cor. 11:18• 18For first, when ye come together in assembly, I hear there exist divisions among you, and I partly give credit to it. (1 Cor. 11:18)
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Gal. 1:7‑9• 7which is not another one; but there are some that trouble you, and desire to pervert the glad tidings of the Christ.
 8But if even *we* or an angel out of heaven announce as glad tidings to you anything besides what we have announced as glad tidings to you, let him be accursed.
 9As we have said before, now also again I say, If any one announce to you as glad tidings anything besides what ye have received, let him be accursed. (Gal. 1:7‑9)
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Gal. 2:4• 4and it was on account of the false brethren brought in surreptitiously, who came in surreptitiously to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage; (Gal. 2:4)
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Phil. 3:2‑3• 2See to dogs, see to evil workmen, see to the concision.
 3For *we* are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, and do not trust in flesh. (Phil. 3:2‑3)
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Col. 2:8• 8See that there be no one who shall lead *you* away as a prey through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the teaching of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ. (Col. 2:8)
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2 Peter 2:1‑2• 1But there were false prophets also among the people, as there shall be also among you false teachers, who shall bring in by the bye destructive heresies, and deny the master that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction;
 2and many shall follow their dissolute ways, through whom the way of the truth shall be blasphemed. (2 Peter 2:1‑2)
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1 John 2:19• 19They went out from among us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have surely remained with us, but that they might be made manifest that none are of us. (1 John 2:19)
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2 John 7‑10• 7For many deceivers have gone out into the world, they who do not confess Jesus Christ coming in flesh--this is the deceiver and the antichrist.
 8See to yourselves, that we may not lose what we have wrought, but may receive full wages.
 9Whosoever goes forward and abides not in the doctrine of the Christ has not God. He that abides in the doctrine, *he* has both the Father and the Son.
 10If any one come to you and bring not this doctrine, do not receive him into the house, and greet him not; (2 John 7‑10)
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Jude 19• 19These are they who set themselves apart, natural men, not having the Spirit. (Jude 19)
offences.
Matt. 18:7• 7Woe to the world because of offences! For it must needs be that offences come; yet woe to that man by whom the offence comes! (Matt. 18:7)
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Luke 17:1• 1And he said to his disciples, It cannot be but that offences come, but woe to him by whom they come! (Luke 17:1)
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Matt. 18:17• 17But if he will not listen to them, tell it to the assembly; and if also he will not listen to the assembly, let him be to thee as one of the nations and a tax-gatherer. (Matt. 18:17)
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1 Cor. 5:9‑11• 9I have written to you in the epistle not to mix with fornicators;
 10not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the avaricious and rapacious, or idolaters, since then ye should go out of the world.
 11But now I have written to you, if any one called brother be fornicator, or avaricious, or idolater, or abusive, or a drunkard, or rapacious, not to mix with him; with such a one not even to eat. (1 Cor. 5:9‑11)
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2 Thess. 3:6,14• 6Now we enjoin you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the instruction which he received from us.
 14But if any one obey not our word by the letter, mark that man, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed of himself; (2 Thess. 3:6,14)
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1 Tim. 6:3‑5• 3If any one teach differently, and do not accede to sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the teaching which is according to piety,
 4he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but sick about questions and disputes of words, out of which arise envy, strife, injurious words, evil suspicions,
 5constant quarrellings of men corrupted in mind and destitute of the truth, holding gain to be the end of piety. (1 Tim. 6:3‑5)
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2 Tim. 3:5• 5having a form of piety but denying the power of it: and from these turn away. (2 Tim. 3:5)
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Titus 3:10• 10An heretical man after a first and second admonition have done with, (Titus 3:10)
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2 John 10‑11• 10If any one come to you and bring not this doctrine, do not receive him into the house, and greet him not;
 11for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works. (2 John 10‑11)
• obedience to the Word is not division. (“Romans 16” by C. Stanley)
• {v.17-18} It shows that we need to be on our guard against those who have a tendency to gather people around themselves. Such persons will often have a complaint about some weakness among their brethren, especially with the leaders, and will use it as their rallying point. (“Appendix: Romans 16” by B. Anstey)
• {v.17-18} The evil work alluded to here in Romans 16 is that which a division-maker does within the fellowship of the saints. The brethren are not told to excommunicate him (formally put him out of fellowship), but to "avoid" him. Note: Paul says, "Them which cause divisions;" he does not say, "Them which follow in a division." We learn from this that we are to distinguish between the leaders and the led in these kinds of rifts. We are, therefore, to avoid the leader(s), but to reach out and try to help those who are being drawn away by the divisive movement. (“Appendix: Romans 16” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But I beseech you, brethren, to consider those who create divisions and occasions of falling, contrary to the doctrine which *ye* have learnt, and turn away from them.

W. Kelly Translation

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But I beseech you, brethren, to consider those that make divisions and occasions of stumblingblocks contrary to the doctrine which ye have learnt, and turn away from them.