Römer 16:19

Lutherbibel

Denn euer Gehorsam ist bei jedermann kund geworden. Derhalben freue ich mich über euch; ich will aber, daß ihr weise seid zum Guten, aber einfältig zum Bösen.

Parallel Translations

Schlachter Bibel (1951)
Denn euer Gehorsam ist überall bekanntgeworden. Darum freue ich mich über euch, möchte aber, daß ihr weise wäret zum Guten und unvermischt bliebet mit dem Bösen.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

obedience: Romans 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 1:9

I am: Ephesians 1:15-17, Colossians 1:3-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

yet: 1 Kings 3:9-12, Psalms 101:2, Isaiah 11:2, Isaiah 11:3, Matthew 10:16, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 5:17, Philippians 1:9, Colossians 1:9, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, James 3:13-18

simple: or, harmless, Luke 10:3, Philippians 2:15

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:11 - their simplicity 1 Chronicles 4:10 - that thou Psalms 116:6 - preserveth Psalms 119:130 - it giveth Proverbs 7:7 - the simple Proverbs 13:16 - prudent Proverbs 14:15 - simple Proverbs 16:21 - wise Ecclesiastes 10:10 - wisdom Jeremiah 4:22 - they are wise Ezekiel 45:20 - every one Romans 1:14 - both to Romans 16:18 - the simple 2 Corinthians 1:12 - simplicity 2 Corinthians 11:3 - the simplicity Colossians 2:4 - lest Colossians 4:5 - Walk 1 Peter 1:2 - unto 1 John 4:1 - try

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men,.... That is, as the Arabic and Ethiopic versions render it, "the fame" and report of their obedience to the faith, to the doctrine of the Gospel, and the ministers of it, was spread everywhere, was well known to everyone, and spoken of with commendeth among all the churches in all nations: and this the apostle mentions as another reason why they should beware of false teachers, since it would be greatly to their reproach, should they, after all this, drop that form of doctrine which they had obeyed, desert the faithful ministers of the word, and follow these false teachers; should this be the case, they would be as notorious for their disobedience, as now for their obedience: and moreover, the apostle might hereby suggest, that whereas it was everywhere known how readily and at once they embraced the Gospel of Christ; this credulity and readiness to believe, which was their commendation, might have invited false teachers among them, who might hope and take encouragement from hence the more easily to gain upon them; and therefore they ought to be upon their watch and guard, and beware of them, and not believe every spirit:

I am glad therefore on your behalf; that they had so cheerfully and readily embraced the Gospel, and from the heart obeyed that form of doctrine delivered to them; and that their praise for this was in all the churches of Christ, and had everywhere a good report on this account:

but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil; which is just the reverse of natural and unregenerate men, who are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge; some reference seems to be had to the words of Christ in Matthew 10:16; the apostle's meaning is, that though he rejoiced at the heartiness and simplicity of their obedience, and the credit they obtained abroad on account of it, yet was he not without his fears and jealousies concerning them; and could not but greatly wish them more wisdom to understand the doctrines of the Gospel, to discern things that differ, and approve that which is the most excellent, and hold fast that which is good; and with all their harmlessness, innocence, and simplicity, prudently guard against all evil doctrines and principles, such as might unawares lead them into bad practices, dishonourable to religion, and uncomfortable to themselves.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 and yielding to none of the allurements of evil. You have shown your wisdom in “obeying” the gospel. I would have you still evince wisdom toward “every good” design; but to be unacquainted with “any” plan of evil. Do not yield to those plans, or follow those who would lead you into them.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 19. For your obedience is come abroad — The apostle gives this as a reason why they should continue to hear and heed those who had led them into the path of truth, and avoid those false teachers whose doctrines tended to the subversion of their souls.

Yet I would have you wise — I would wish you carefully to discern the good from the evil, and to show your wisdom, by carefully avoiding the one and cleaving to the other.