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Romans 16:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 16:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 16 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Romans 16:18 (KJV)
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For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly—Hoi gar toioutoi tō kyriō hēmōn Christō ou douleuousin alla tē heautōn koilia (οἱ γὰρ τοιοῦτοι τῷ κυρίῳ ἡμῶν Χριστῷ οὐ δουλεύουσιν ἀλλὰ τῇ ἑαυτῶν κοιλίᾳ). Tō kyriō ou douleuousin (οὐ δουλεύω τῷ κυρίῳ, do not serve the Lord) exposes false motive. Tē koilia (τῇ κοιλίᾳ, the belly) symbolizes fleshly appetites—greed, sensuality, self-interest (Philippians 3:19, 'whose god is their belly'). False teachers use religion for personal gain, not God's glory.And by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple—Kai...
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Cross-References for Romans 16:18
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“And this I say”
“who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.{NU omits Withdraw yourself from such.}”
“and their destruction will not slumber.”
“whose god is the belly”
“they proclaim”
“lovers of money”
“walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things)”
“because they didn't receive the love of the truth”
“uttering great swelling words of emptiness”