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Romans 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 16

1 Therefore, O man, you are without excuse, every one judging, for in that in which you judge the other, you condemn yourself; for you, the one judging, practice the same things.

2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth on the ones practicing such things.

3 And, O man, the one judging those practicing such things, and doing them, do you think that you will escape the judgment of God?

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Chapter Summary

1 They that sin, though they condemn it in others, cannot excuse themselves, 6 and much less escape the judgment of God. 14 The nations cannot escape, 17 nor yet the Jews, 25 if they keep not the law.

Key Greek Words

κρίνω to judge G2919
νόμος law G3551
μετάνοια repentance G3341
περιτομή circumcision G4061
ὀργή wrath G3709
συνείδησις conscience G4893

People & Context

God

The righteous Judge who repays each by his works and shows no partiality between Jew and Greek

Jesus Christ

The one through whom God judges the hidden things of men, per Paul's gospel (v.16)

Paul

The apostle whose gospel declares God's coming judgment of men's secrets ("my gospel," v.16)

Timeline

The Righteous Judgment of God

Paul warns that those who judge others but practice the same things will not escape God's judgment, as God shows no partiality between Jews and Greeks.

Romans 2:1-16
The Jews and the Law

The Jews boast in the Law but dishonor God by breaking it. Paul argues that true circumcision is of the secret heart, in spirit and not merely in letter .

Romans 2:17-29

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