Romans 16:18

“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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Romans 16:18

“For they that are such, serue not our Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne belly, and by good wordes and faire speeches deceiue the hearts of the simple.”
King James Version (1611) - View original scan of Romans chapter 16

“For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.”
New American Standard Version (1995)

“For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.”
American Standard Version (1901)

“For such people are not servants of the Lord Christ, but of their stomachs; and by their smooth and well-said words the hearts of those who have no knowledge of evil are tricked.”
Basic English Bible

“For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.”
Darby Bible

“For they that are such, serve not Christ our Lord, but their own belly; and by pleasing speeches and good words, seduce the hearts of the innocent. ”
Douay Rheims 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. ”
Webster's Bible

“For men of that stamp are not bondservants of Christ our Lord, but are slaves to their own appetites; and by their plausible words and their flattery they utterly deceive the minds of the simple.”
Weymouth Bible

“For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.”
World English Bible

“For suche men seruen not to the Lord Crist, but to her wombe, and bi swete wordis and blessyngis disseyuen the hertis of innocent men.”
Wycliffe Bible

“for such our Lord Jesus Christ do not serve, but their own belly; and through the good word and fair speech they deceive the hearts of the harmless,”
Youngs Literal Bible

Chris's comment on 2020-11-24 23:51:00:

"Good words & fair speeches". Translated from the Greek (the original language), this would be "smooth talk & polished, captivating language".

There were those in the Church that wanted to pervert the doctrines & teachings given by the apostles to the Church. They did so by using special enticing words & dynamic preaching which no doubt appealed to the hearers & sounded convincing. Many within the Church may have been swayed by their 'performance' looking at the preacher rather that what is preached.

It even happens today as many are so gripped by some speakers, the speakers can say just about anything & the Christian will accept it as Truth. Paul was warning the Church in Rome to take particular care & give proper attention to God's Word.

Amrit's comment on 2020-11-24 22:43:09:

please explain me aboiut the FAIR SPEECHES according to the screpture.

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