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Romans 16

Rom. 16:19 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
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
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
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
obedience
hupakoe (Greek #5218)
attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or submission
KJV usage: obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing).
Pronounce: hoop-ak-o-ay'
Origin: from 5219
is come abroad
aphikneomai (Greek #864)
to go (i.e. spread) forth (by rumor)
KJV usage: come abroad.
Pronounce: af-ik-neh'-om-ahee
Origin: from 575 and the base of 2425
d unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
men. I am glad
chairo (Greek #5463)
to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
KJV usage: farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
Pronounce: khah'-ee-ro
Origin: a primary verb
therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
your
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
behalf
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
: but yet
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 would have
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
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
wise
einai (Greek #1511)
to exist
KJV usage: am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Pronounce: i'-nahee
Origin: present infinitive from 1510
sophos (Greek #4680)
wise (in a most general application)
KJV usage: wise. Compare 5429.
Pronounce: sof-os'
Origin: akin to σαφής (clear)
e unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
that which is good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
, and
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)
βsimple
akeraios (Greek #185)
unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent
KJV usage: harmless, simple.
Pronounce: ak-er'-ah-yos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 2767
concerning
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
evil
kakos (Greek #2556)
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas 4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
KJV usage: bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
Pronounce: kak-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Rom. 1:8• 8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world. (Rom. 1:8)
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Matt. 10:16• 16Behold, *I* send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves. (Matt. 10:16)
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or, harmless.

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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obedience.
Rom. 1:8• 8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world. (Rom. 1:8)
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1 Thess. 1:8‑9• 8for the word of the Lord sounded out from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith which is towards God has gone abroad, so that we have no need to say anything;
 9for they themselves relate concerning us what entering in we had to you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, (1 Thess. 1:8‑9)
I am.
Eph. 1:15‑17• 15Wherefore *I* also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is in you, and the love which ye have towards all the saints,
 16do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you at my prayers,
 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of him, (Eph. 1:15‑17)
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Col. 1:3‑9• 3We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ continually when praying for you,
 4having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and the love which ye have towards all the saints,
 5on account of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens; of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the glad tidings,
 6which are come to you, as they are in all the world, and are bearing fruit and growing, even as also among you, from the day ye heard them and knew indeed the grace of God, in truth:
 7even as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-bondman, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,
 8who has also manifested to us your love in the Spirit.
 9For this reason *we* also, from the day we heard of your faith and love, do not cease praying and asking for you, to the end that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, (Col. 1:3‑9)
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1 Thess. 1:2‑3• 2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you at our prayers,
 3remembering unceasingly your work of faith, and labour of love, and enduring constancy of hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father; (1 Thess. 1:2‑3)
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1 Thess. 3:6‑10• 6But Timotheus having just come to us from you, and brought to us the glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have always good remembrance of us, desiring much to see us, even as we also you;
 7for this reason we have been comforted in you, brethren, in all our distress and tribulation, through your faith,
 8because now we live if *ye* stand firm in the Lord.
 9For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on account of you before our God,
 10night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:6‑10)
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1 Kings 3:9‑12• 9Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, to discern between good and bad; for who is able to judge this thy numerous people?
 10And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
 11And God said to him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself discernment to understand judgment;
 12behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like unto thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. (1 Kings 3:9‑12)
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Psa. 101:2• 2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. When wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house in the integrity of my heart. (Psa. 101:2)
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Isa. 11:2‑3• 2and the Spirit of Jehovah shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah.
 3And his delight will be in the fear of Jehovah; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears; (Isa. 11:2‑3)
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Matt. 10:16• 16Behold, *I* send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves. (Matt. 10:16)
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1 Cor. 14:20• 20Brethren, be not children in your minds, but in malice be babes; but in your minds be grown men. (1 Cor. 14:20)
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Eph. 1:17‑18• 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of him,
 18being enlightened in the eyes of your heart, so that ye should know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, (Eph. 1:17‑18)
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Eph. 5:17• 17For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord. (Eph. 5:17)
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Phil. 1:9• 9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and all intelligence, (Phil. 1:9)
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Col. 1:9• 9For this reason *we* also, from the day we heard of your faith and love, do not cease praying and asking for you, to the end that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, (Col. 1:9)
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Col. 3:16• 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
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2 Tim. 3:15‑17• 15and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
 16Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
 17that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work. (2 Tim. 3:15‑17)
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James 3:13‑18• 13Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;
 14but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
 15This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.
 16For where emulation and strife are, there is disorder and every evil thing.
 17But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
 18But the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for them that make peace. (James 3:13‑18)
simple.
or, harmless.
Luke 10:3• 3Go: behold *I* send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves. (Luke 10:3)
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Phil. 2:15• 15that ye may be harmless and simple, irreproachable children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation; among whom ye appear as lights in the world, (Phil. 2:15)
• Christianity alone could have given such a rule; for it provides a walk that is positively good, and wisdom to walk in it. As Christians we may be simple concerning evil. What a deliverance! While the man of the world must needs acquaint himself with evil, in order to avoid it in this world of snares and of artifice, he must corrupt his mind, accustom himself to think of evil, in order not to be entrapped by it. (“Romans 15:8-16:27” by J.N. Darby)
• He believed that they would act with the same obedience on his instructions regarding divisive persons. It would be a means of their preservation. (“Appendix: Romans 16” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For your obedience has reachedc to all. I rejoice therefore as it regards you; but I wish you to be wise as to that which is good, and simple as to evil.

JND Translation Notes

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i.e. "come to the knowledge of."

W. Kelly Translation

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For your obedience hath reached unto all. Over you then I rejoice, but I wish you to be wise in regard to good and simple in regard to evil.