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Romans 16:17-23 | A Warning and an Assurance
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Harvest OPC
As we approach the end of this magnificent letter, Paul has a warning for the church. “Watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine/teaching that you have been taught. Avoid them.”
It’s the last imperative in the letter. The last command Paul has for them. It may seem strange to end such a wonderful, gospel letter this way. This letter is filled with towering gospel teaching and glorious salvation promises – why end it on such a down note? The change in tone seems so jarring that some commentators suggest that this portion of the letter is a later addition by some other author.