Romans 16:19 ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:18-20

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly (cf. Philippians 3:18 , Philippians 3:19 ). Had St. Paul thought these people sincere though mistaken, he would doubtless have treated them with the tenderness he shows towards the weak brethren. But he regards them as self-interested, and of the flesh; and against such disturbers of the Church's peace he is, here as elsewhere, indignant (el. Galatians 1:7 , Galatians 1:8 ; Galatians 2:4 ; Galatians 3:1 ;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

For your obedience ... - Romans 1:8. Your mild, obedient disposition to learn, and to obey the precepts of the teachers of religion.I am glad ... - I rejoice that you evince such a disposition. But he immediately adds, that “this” was just the temper to be imposed upon, and cautions them against that danger.Wise unto that which is good - Evince understanding of what is adapted to promote good and worthy ends.Simple concerning evil - Greek, “harmless.” Not disposed to do wrong; having no plan... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 16:19-20

Romans 16:19-20. For, &c. As if he had said, This exhortation I give you, to preserve you in the way in which hitherto you have walked, to the credit of the gospel: for your ready obedience and conformity to it, is come abroad unto all men Is generally taken notice of by all who observe such things: see 1 Thessalonians 1:8. The Greek is, literally, your obedience hath come to all That is, the fame of your obedience. For that such a number of the inhabitants of the metropolis of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 16:1-27

Personal greetings (16:1-27)The person who took this letter to Rome was Phoebe, a woman well respected for her work in the church in Cenchreae, one of the seaports of Corinth. She had been a tireless helper of Paul and many others, and Paul asks the Roman Christians to welcome her (16:1-2).Paul then sends greetings to a number of people whom he had met during his missionary travels and who now lived in Rome. First among these were Paul’s loyal friends, Aquila and Priscilla. They were now back... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 16:19

come abroad . Greek. aphikneomai. Only here. am glad = rejoice. See Romans 12:12 . on . . . behalf. App-104 . yet . . . have = I wish you indeed to be. would . App-102 . wise . See Romans 1:14 . good = the good. simple = harmless. Greek. akeraios. Only here; Matthew 10:16 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:15 . concerning . App-104 . evil = the evil. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:19

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple to that which is evil.The threat of evil teachers and their seductive operations was pointed out by Christ himself (Matthew 7:15-23), and the Saviour's description of such persons is still the fountain source of the true knowledge concerning them. They are wolves in sheep's clothing, being recognizable principally by their fruits. The minister, or other... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

19. For your obedience—that is, tractableness is come abroad unto all. I am glad therefore on your behalf—"I rejoice therefore over you," seems the true reading. but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple—"harmless," as in Matthew 10:16, from which the warning is taken. concerning—"unto" evil—"Your reputation among the churches for subjection to the teaching ye have received is to me sufficient ground of confidence in you; but ye need the serpent's wisdom to discriminate... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:14-27

VII. CONCLUSION 15:14-16:27The conclusion of the epistle corresponds to its introduction (Romans 1:1-17; cf. Romans 15:14 and Romans 1:8; Romans 15:15-21 and Romans 1:3; Romans 1:13; Romans 15:22 and Romans 1:13 a; Romans 15:27 and Romans 1:14; Romans 15:29 and Romans 1:11-12; and Romans 15:30-32 and Romans 1:9-10). Both sections deal with matters of personal interest to Paul and frame his exposition of the righteousness of God (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; 1 Corinthians 16:5-24). However in both... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:17-20

3. A warning 16:17-20Again Paul introduced his comments with a strong exhortation (cf. Romans 12:1; Romans 15:30). He warned the Roman Christians about false teachers who might enter the fold. His brief warning argues against thinking that false teachers were presently active in the church. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:19

Paul was confident that his readers could handle this threat because they had a reputation for following the apostles’ instructions. The innocent among God’s people tend to accept false teachers, and the wise normally reject them. Paul wanted his readers to be wise concerning all good and innocent only regarding evil (cf. Matthew 10:16). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:18-20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 16:19-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 16:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 16:19

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:14-27

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:17-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:19

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