Read Full ChapterFor such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For those who are such don’t serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} they that are such{G5108} serve{G1398}{(G5719)} not{G3756} our{G2257} Lord{G2962} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, but{G235} their own{G1438} belly{G2836}; and{G2532} by{G1223} good words{G5542} and{G2532} fair speeches{G2129} deceive{G1818}{(G5719)} the hearts{G2588} of the simple{G172}.
Strong's King James
(18) For such as this are slaves not of our אָדוֹן Adonai-Lord ישוע Yeshua but of their own belly and through their smooth blessing they deceive the hearts of the simple.
The F.O.G
[18] Such people aren't serving our Lord the Messiah; they serve their own appetites. Through smooth talk and flattering words, they deceive the hearts of unsuspecting people.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for such our Lord Jesus Christ do not serve, but their own belly; and through the good word and fair speech they deceive the hearts of the harmless,
Young's Literal Translation
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