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Romans 16:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 16:17

Verse 17 of 27

Scripture focus

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

Romans 16:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 16:17

Theological / Devotional

Mark. Gr. skopeō, “to pay attention to,” “to be on the watch for,” “keep the eye on.” Paul interrupts his greetings to warn the Roman believers against false teachers who might attempt to disrupt their harmony and destroy their faith. The baneful results of such influences Paul had experienced in Galatia and Corinth.

Divisions. Gr. dichostasiai, “dissensions,” “cleavages,” “disunions.” The same word is translated “divisions” in 1 Cor. 3:3 and “seditions” in Gal. 5:20, the only other NT occurrences.

Offences. Gr. skandala, “occasions of stumbling,” “hindrances” (see on Matt. 5:29).

Doctrine. Gr. didachē, “teaching,” “instruction,” referring here to the fundamental truths of Christianity.

Avoid them. Compare 2 Thess. 3:14.

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