16 Greet one another with a holy kiss.(A)
All the churches of Christ send you greetings.

Warning against Divisive People

17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned.(B) Avoid them,(C) 18 for such people do not serve our Lord Christ(D) but their own appetites.[a](E) They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 16:18 Lit belly

16 Greet one another with a holy kiss.(A)

All the churches of Christ send greetings.

17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.(B) Keep away from them.(C) 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ,(D) but their own appetites.(E) By smooth talk and flattery they deceive(F) the minds of naive people.

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