Romans 16:17-20 Now I beseech you, brothers, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which you have learned… I. THEIR CHARACTER DESCRIBED. They — 1. Cause divisions. 2. Occasion offences. 3. Pervert doctrines. II. THEIR PRINCIPLES EXPOSED. 1. Their motives are impure. 2. Their words deceptive. 3. Their victims the simple. III. THEIR INFLUENCE COUNTERACTED by — 1. Obedience. 2. Wisdom. 3. Purity. IV. THEIR DESTRUCTION CERTAIN. Enemies of the God of peace, they will perish with Satan whom they serve shortly. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. |