Romans 16:18

Belly. Compare Philippians 3:19.

Good words [χ ρ η σ τ ο λ ο γ ι α ς]. Only here in the New Testament. Lit., good speaking. The compounded adjective crhs tov is used rather in its secondary sense of mild, pleasant So Rev., smooth speech.

Deceive (ejxapatwsin) Better, as Rev., beguile. It is not merely making a false impression, but practically leading astray Simple [α κ α κ ω ν]. Only here and Hebrews 7:26. Lit., not evil. Rev., innocent. Bengel says : "An indifferent word. They are called so who are merely without positive wickedness, when they ought to abound also in prudence, and to guard against other men's wickedness."