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Romans 16:18-19

18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.

19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

Cross References for Romans 16:18-19

2 Corinthians 11:3 - But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3

Revelation 12:9 - The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:9

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Malachi 1:10 - “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10

Romans 14:18 - because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. Click to read the verse Romans 14:18 Click to read the verse Romans 14:18

2 Peter 2:14 - With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14

Proverbs 22:3 - A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:3

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5

1 Kings 13:18 - The old prophet answered, “I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:18 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:18

Jude 1:1 - Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:1 Click to read the verse Jude 1:1

Psalms 12:2 - Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2

Matthew 6:24 - “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be de... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:24

Proverbs 30:15 - “The leech has two daughters. ‘Give! Give!’ they cry. “There are three things that are never sa... Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:15

Proverbs 14:15 - A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:15

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2

Proverbs 1:10 - My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:10

Matthew 7:15 - “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are fero... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15

James 1:1 - James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the ... Click to read the verse James 1:1 Click to read the verse James 1:1

Philippians 2:21 - For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse Philippians 2:21 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:21

Numbers 23:12 - He answered, “Must I not speak what the Lord puts in my mouth?” Click to read the verse Numbers 23:12 Click to read the verse Numbers 23:12

2 Timothy 3:8 - Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth—men of depraved mi... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:8

Matthew 24:24 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceiv... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24

2 Peter 2:1 - False Teachers and Their Destruction But there were also false prophets among the people, just ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1

Jude 1:16 - These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:16 Click to read the verse Jude 1:16

1 Timothy 3:3 - not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3

Colossians 2:18 - Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for t... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18

Philippians 3:19 - Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Th... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:19

1 Samuel 2:15 - But even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:15

Psalms 19:7 - The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, ma... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:7

Hosea 7:14 - They do not cry out to me from their hearts but wail upon their beds. They gather together for ... Click to read the verse Hosea 7:14 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:14

Hosea 4:8 - They feed on the sins of my people and relish their wickedness. Click to read the verse Hosea 4:8 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:8

1 Samuel 2:29 - Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29

John 6:26 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous s... Click to read the verse John 6:26 Click to read the verse John 6:26

Titus 1:12 - Even one of their own prophets has said, “Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.” Click to read the verse Titus 1:12 Click to read the verse Titus 1:12

2 Corinthians 11:13 - For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13

1 Timothy 6:5 - and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who th... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:5

Jude 1:12 - These men are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shephe... Click to read the verse Jude 1:12 Click to read the verse Jude 1:12

Proverbs 20:19 - A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:19

Psalms 119:130 - The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:130 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:130

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Click to read the verse Romans 1:1 Click to read the verse Romans 1:1

2 Corinthians 7:2 - Paul’s Joy Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, w... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:2

Numbers 22:7 - The elders of Moab and Midian left, taking with them the fee for divination. When they came to ... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:7 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:7

Ezekiel 13:19 - You have profaned me among my people for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19

2 Peter 2:3 - In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnati... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3

Luke 6:26 - Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prop... Click to read the verse Luke 6:26 Click to read the verse Luke 6:26

Matthew 24:11 - and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:11

Jeremiah 29:8 - Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and divi... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:8

Jeremiah 28:15-17 - Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen, Hananiah! The Lord has not sen... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:15-17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:15-17

Colossians 2:4 - I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:4

1 John 4:1-3 - Test the Spirits Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1-3

Hosea 10:11 - Ephraim is a trained heifer that loves to thresh; so I will put a yoke on her fair neck. I will... Click to read the verse Hosea 10:11 Click to read the verse Hosea 10:11

Ezekiel 13:16 - those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw visions of peace for her when ther... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:16

2 Timothy 3:4 - treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:4 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:4

Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were ... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10

John 12:26 - Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor... Click to read the verse John 12:26 Click to read the verse John 12:26

Jeremiah 23:17 - They keep saying to those who despise me, ‘The Lord says: You will have peace.’ And to all who ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:17

2 Samuel 15:6 - Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:6 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:6

Proverbs 28:21 - To show partiality is not good— yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:21

Colossians 3:24 - since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord C... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24

1 Samuel 2:12-17 - Eli’s Wicked Sons Eli’s sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the Lord. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:12-17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Micah 3:5 - This is what the Lord says: “As for the prophets who lead my people astray, if one feeds them, ... Click to read the verse Micah 3:5 Click to read the verse Micah 3:5

Ezekiel 34:2 - “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:2

Micah 2:11 - If a liar and deceiver comes and says, ‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’ he wo... Click to read the verse Micah 2:11 Click to read the verse Micah 2:11

Amos 7:12 - Then Amaziah said to Amos, “Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread th... Click to read the verse Amos 7:12 Click to read the verse Amos 7:12

Isaiah 30:10 - They say to the seers, “See no more visions!” and to the prophets, “Give us no more visions of ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:10

Proverbs 29:5 - Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:5

Galatians 4:17 - Those people are zealous to win you over, but for no good. What they want is to alienate you fr... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:17

Jeremiah 8:10-11 - Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. From the least t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:10-11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:10-11

Jeremiah 28:1-9 - The False Prophet Hananiah In the fifth month of that same year, the fourth year, early in the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:1-9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:1-9

Isaiah 30:10-11 - They say to the seers, “See no more visions!” and to the prophets, “Give us no more visions of ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:10-11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:10-11

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we spea... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17

Revelation 1:1 - Prologue The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:1 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:1

Isaiah 56:10-12 - Israel’s watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark;... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:10-12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:10-12

Romans 16:19 - Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wis... Click to read the verse Romans 16:19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:19

2 Chronicles 18:5 - So the king of Israel brought together the prophets—four hundred men—and asked them, “Shall we ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:5 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:5

2 Thessalonians 2:10 - and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refus... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Proverbs 8:5 - You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:5

Luke 12:45 - But suppose the servant says to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and he th... Click to read the verse Luke 12:45 Click to read the verse Luke 12:45

Ezekiel 12:24 - For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations among the people of Israel. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:24

Matthew 24:48-51 - But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-51 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-51

2 Peter 3:17 - Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be c... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:17 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:17

Matthew 24:49 - and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:49 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:49

2 Peter 2:18-20 - For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18-20 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18-20

2 Timothy 2:16-18 - Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:16-18 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:16-18

Revelation 13:11 - The Beast out of the Earth Then I saw another beast, coming out of the earth. He had two horns ... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:11 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:11

1 Timothy 4:2 - Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a ho... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:2

Ezekiel 13:4 - Your prophets, O Israel, are like jackals among ruins. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:4 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:4

Titus 1:10-12 - For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circu... Click to read the verse Titus 1:10-12 Click to read the verse Titus 1:10-12

Daniel 11:34 - When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere will join them. Click to read the verse Daniel 11:34 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:34

John 10:1 - The Shepherd and His Flock “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by t... Click to read the verse John 10:1 Click to read the verse John 10:1

1 Corinthians 2:4 - My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration o... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4

2 Timothy 3:2-6 - People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:2-6 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:2-6

1 Corinthians 2:1 - When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:1

2 Peter 2:10-15 - This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:10-15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:10-15

Hosea 4:8-11 - They feed on the sins of my people and relish their wickedness. Click to read the verse Hosea 4:8-11 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:8-11

2 Chronicles 18:12-17 - The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, as one man the other prophets ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:12-17 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:12-17