SEV Biblia, Chapter 16:19
Porque vuestra obediencia es divulgada por todos los lugares; así que me gozo de vosotros; mas quiero que seis sabios en cuanto al bien, y innocentes en cuanto al mal.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Romans 16:19
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.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 19. For your obedience is come abroad unto all men , etc..] 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.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 17-20 - How earnest, how endearing are these exhortations! Whatever differ from the sound doctrine of the Scriptures, opens a door to division and offences. If truth be forsaken, unity and peace will not last long Many call Christ, Master and Lord, who are far from serving him. But they serve their carnal, sensual, worldly interests. They corrupt the head by deceiving the heart; perverting the judgments by windin themselves into the affections. We have great need to keep our heart with all diligence. It has been the common policy of seducers to se upon those who are softened by convictions. A pliable temper is goo when under good guidance, otherwise it may be easily led astray. Be s wise as not to be deceived, yet so simple as not to be deceivers. The blessing the apostle expects from God, is victory over Satan. Thi includes all designs and devices of Satan against souls, to defile disturb, and destroy them; all his attempts to keep us from the peac of heaven here, and the possession of heaven hereafter. When Sata seems to prevail, and we are ready to give up all as lost, then wil the God of peace interpose in our behalf. Hold out therefore, faith an patience, yet a little while. If the grace of Christ be with us, wh can prevail against us?
Greek Textus Receptus
η 3588 T-NSF γαρ 1063 CONJ υμων 5216 P-2GP υπακοη 5218 N-NSF εις 1519 PREP παντας 3956 A-APM αφικετο 864 5633 V-2ADI-3S χαιρω 5463 5719 V-PAI-1S ουν 3767 CONJ το 3588 T-ASN εφ 1909 PREP υμιν 5213 P-2DP θελω 2309 5719 V-PAI-1S δε 1161 CONJ υμας 5209 P-2AP σοφους 4680 A-APM μεν 3303 PRT ειναι 1511 5750 V-PXN εις 1519 PREP το 3588 T-ASN αγαθον 18 A-ASN ακεραιους 185 A-APM δε 1161 CONJ εις 1519 PREP το 3588 T-ASN κακον 2556 A-ASN
Vincent's NT Word Studies
19. Simple (akeraiouv). See on harmless, Matt. x. 16.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
16:19 {Is come abroad} (aphiketo). Second aorist middle indicative of afikneomai, old verb, to come from, qen to arrive at, only here in N.T. {Over you} (ef' humin). "Upon you." Simple unto that which is evil (akeraious eis to kakon). Old adjective from a privative and kerannumi, to mix. Unmixed with evil, unadulterated.
