Romans 16:19

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} your{G5216} obedience{G5218} is come abroad{G864}{(G5633)} unto{G1519} all{G3956} men. I am glad{G5463}{(G5719)} therefore{G3767} on{G1909} your{G5213} behalf{G1909}: but yet{G1161} I would have{G2309}{(G5719)} you{G5209} wise{G4680} unto{G1519} that which is{G1511}{(G5750)} good{G3303}{G18}, and{G1161} simple{G185} concerning{G1519} evil{G2556}.
KJV with Strongs
(19) For your obedience is heard to all, so I'm rejoicing about you but I want you to be wise in what's good and innocent in what's evil.
The F.O.G
[19] Your faithful obedience to the Lord has become well-known everywhere, filling me with joy. I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for your obedience did reach to all; I rejoice, therefore, as regards you, and I wish you to be wise, indeed, as to the good, and harmless as to the evil;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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