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Romans 2

BSB·29 verses ·New Testament
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1Youεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, thereforeΔιὸDio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study →, have no excuseἀναπολόγητοςanapologētos — Without excuse; inexcusable; beyond justificationG379 — Full Word Study →, you whoπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → pass judgment on another. Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → whatever groundshō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you judgeκρίνειςkrineis — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → otherἕτερονheteron — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study →, you are condemningκατακρίνειςkatakrineis — to condemn or judge againstG2632 — Full Word Study → yourselfσεαυτὸνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → you who pass judgmentκρίνωνkrinōn — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → doπράσσειςprasseis — to do, practice, or perform actionsG4238 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → same thingsαὐτὰauta — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 2Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → we knowοἴδαμενoidamen — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → judgmentκρίμαkrima — judgment, verdict, or judicial decisionG2917 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doπράσσονταςprassontas — to do, practice, or perform actionsG4238 — Full Word Study → such thingsτοιαῦταtoiauta — such, of this kind, like thisG5108 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → based onκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → truthἀλήθειανalētheian — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →. 3Soō — O; oh; exclamation of address or emotionG5599 — Full Word Study → when you, O manἄνθρωπεanthrōpe — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, pass judgment onκρίνωνkrinōn — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → others, yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → doποιῶνpoiōn — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → the same thingsτοιαῦταtoiauta — such, of this kind, like thisG5108 — Full Word Study →, do you thinkλογίζῃlogizē — to reckon, count, or consider as trueG3049 — Full Word Study → youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will escapeἐκφεύξῃekpheuxē — to escape or flee awayG1628 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → judgmentκρίμαkrima — judgment, verdict, or judicial decisionG2917 — Full Word Study →? 4Orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → do you disregardκαταφρονεῖςkataphroneis — to treat with contempt; to despise or scornG2706 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → richesπλούτουploutou — Material wealth, riches, or abundance of possessionsG4149 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → kindnessχρηστότητοςchrēstotētos — Kindness, goodness, benevolenceG5544 — Full Word Study →, toleranceἀνοχῆςanochēs — Divine forbearance; tolerance or patienceG463 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → patienceμακροθυμίαςmakrothymias — Patient endurance; longsuffering forbearanceG3115 — Full Word Study →, not realizingἀγνοῶνagnoōn — to be ignorant of; not to know or understandG50 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → kindnessχρηστὸνchrēston — kind, good, gracious in character or conductG5543 — Full Word Study → leadsἄγειagei — to lead, bring, or carryG71 — Full Word Study → youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → repentanceμετάνοιάνmetanoian — A complete turning around of the mind; repentanceG3341 — Full Word Study →? 5Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → because ofΚατὰKata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → hardσκληρότητάsklērotēta — Hardness; obstinacy; stubbornness of heartG4643 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → unrepentantἀμετανόητονametanoēton — Stubbornly unrepentant; refusing to change one's mindG279 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίανkardian — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →, you are storing upθησαυρίζειςthēsaurizeis — to store up, accumulate, treasureG2343 — Full Word Study → wrathὀργὴνorgēn — Divine or human anger; wrathG3709 — Full Word Study → against yourselfσεαυτῷseautō — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study → forἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the day of wrathὀργῆςorgēs — Divine or human anger; wrathG3709 — Full Word Study →, when God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → righteous judgmentδικαιοκρισίαςdikaiokrisias — righteous judgment, just decisionG1341 — Full Word Study → will be revealedἀποκαλύψεωςapokalypseōs — Unveiling or disclosure of hidden truthG602 — Full Word Study →. 6God “will repayἈποδώσειApodōsei — To give back, repay, render, or restoreG591 — Full Word Study → each oneἑκάστῳhekastō — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →.” 7To those whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → byκαθ’kath’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → perseveranceὑπομονὴνhypomonēn — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study → in doingἔργουergou — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθοῦagathou — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → seekζητοῦσινzētousin — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →, honorτιμὴνtimēn — honor, respect, or monetary valueG5092 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → immortalityἀφθαρσίανaphtharsian — Incorruptibility; imperishable nature; freedom from decayG861 — Full Word Study →, He will give eternal lifeζωὴνzōēn — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →. 8Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → for those whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → are self-seeking andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → who rejectἀπειθοῦσιapeithousi — to disobey; to refuse to believe or obeyG544 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → truthἀληθείᾳalētheia — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → followπειθομένοιςpeithomenois — to persuade, convince, or win overG3982 — Full Word Study → wickednessἀδικίᾳadikia — Unrighteousness, injustice, moral wrongdoingG93 — Full Word Study →, there will be wrath andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → angerθυμόςthymos — intense anger, fierce wrath, passionate rageG2372 — Full Word Study →. 9There will be trouble andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → distressστενοχωρίαstenochōria — Narrow strait; severe distress or anguishG4730 — Full Word Study → forἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → everyπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → humanἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → beingψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doesκατεργαζομένουkatergazomenou — to work out, accomplish, produceG2716 — Full Word Study → evilκακόνkakon — evil, wicked, bad, morally corruptG2556 — Full Word Study →, firstπρῶτονprōton — first; before; at the beginningG4412 — Full Word Study → for the JewἸουδαίουIoudaiou — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → for the GreekἝλληνοςHellēnos — Greek person or non-Jewish personG1672 — Full Word Study →; 10butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξαdoxa — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →, honorτιμὴtimē — honor, respect, or monetary valueG5092 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → for everyoneπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doesἐργαζομένῳergazomenō — to work, labor, or perform actionG2038 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθόνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study →, firstἸουδαίῳIoudaiō — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → for the Jewπρῶτονprōton — first; before; at the beginningG4412 — Full Word Study →, thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → for the GreekἝλληνιHellēni — Greek person or non-Jewish personG1672 — Full Word Study →. 11Forγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → does not showἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → favoritismπροσωπολημψίαprosōpolēmpsia — Partiality; showing favoritism based on external statusG4382 — Full Word Study →. 12All whoὍσοιHosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → sinἥμαρτονhēmarton — to sin; to miss the mark; to transgressG264 — Full Word Study → apart from the lawἀνόμωςanomōs — without law; lawlesslyG460 — Full Word Study → will also perishἀπολοῦνταιapolountai — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → apart from the lawἀνόμωςanomōs — without law; lawlesslyG460 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → all whoὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → sinἥμαρτονhēmarton — to sin; to miss the mark; to transgressG264 — Full Word Study → underἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the law will be judgedκριθήσονταιkrithēsontai — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the law. 13For it is notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hearersἀκροαταὶakroatai — One who hears; a listenerG202 — Full Word Study → of the law who are righteous beforeπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, but it is theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doersποιηταὶpoiētai — one who does or makes; a doerG4163 — Full Word Study → of the law who will be declared righteous. 14Indeedγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study →, whenὍτανHotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, whoτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → do not haveἔχονταechonta — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → the law, doποιῶσινpoiōsin — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → by natureφύσειphysei — Essential character or natural dispositionG5449 — Full Word Study → whatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → law requires, they areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a lawνόμοςnomos — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → to themselvesἑαυτοῖςheautois — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, even though they do not haveἔχοντεςechontes — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → the law. 15So theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study →y show that the workἔργονergon — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμουnomou — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → is writtenγραπτὸνgrapton — written, inscribed in writingG1123 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαιςkardiais — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →, theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → consciencesσυνειδήσεωςsyneidēseōs — Conscience; inner moral awarenessG4893 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → bearing witnessσυμμαρτυρούσηςsymmartyrousēs — to testify together with; to bear witness jointlyG4828 — Full Word Study →, and their thoughtsλογισμῶνlogismōn — A thought, reasoning, or mental calculationG3053 — Full Word Study → eitherμεταξὺmetaxy — between; in the midst of; meanwhileG3342 — Full Word Study → accusingκατηγορούντωνkatēgorountōn — to accuse, bring charges againstG2723 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → defending them 16onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the〈ᾗ〉hē — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → when‹ὅτε›hote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → will judgeκρίνειkrinei — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → men’sἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → secretsκρυπτὰkrypta — hidden, secret, concealedG2927 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, as proclaimed byκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιόνeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →. 17Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, ifΕἰEi — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you call yourself a JewἸουδαῖοςIoudaios — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →; if you rely onἐπαναπαύῃepanapauē — to rest upon, rely on, lean onG1879 — Full Word Study → the law andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → boastκαυχᾶσαιkauchasai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →; 18if you knowγινώσκειςginōskeis — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → His willθέλημαthelēma — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → approveδοκιμάζειςdokimazeis — To test, examine, or approve after scrutinyG1381 — Full Word Study → of whatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → is superiorδιαφέρονταdiapheronta — to surpass, spread abroad, or be superiorG1308 — Full Word Study → because you are instructedκατηχούμενοςkatēchoumenos — to instruct or teach systematicallyG2727 — Full Word Study → byἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμουnomou — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study →; 19if youσεαυτὸνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study → areεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → convinced that you are a guideὁδηγὸνhodēgon — A guide; one who leads or directs the wayG3595 — Full Word Study → for the blind, a lightφῶςphōs — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study → for thoseτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → darknessσκότειskotei — darkness, obscurity, absence of lightG4655 — Full Word Study →, 20an instructorπαιδευτὴνpaideutēn — instructor, teacher, or disciplinarianG3810 — Full Word Study → of the foolish, a teacherδιδάσκαλονdidaskalon — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study → of infantsνηπίωνnēpiōn — infant, small child, or one who is spiritually immatureG3516 — Full Word Study →, because you have inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμῳnomō — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → embodimentμόρφωσινmorphōsin — External form or outward appearanceG3446 — Full Word Study → of knowledgeγνώσεωςgnōseōs — Knowledge, understanding, recognitionG1108 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → truthἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → 21you, then, whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → teachδιδάσκωνdidaskōn — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → othersἕτερονheteron — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study →, do you not teachδιδάσκειςdidaskeis — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → yourselfσεαυτὸνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study →? You whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → preachκηρύσσωνkēryssōn — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → againstμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → stealingκλέπτεινkleptein — to steal, to take dishonestlyG2813 — Full Word Study →, do you stealκλέπτειςklepteis — to steal, to take dishonestlyG2813 — Full Word Study →? 22You whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → forbidλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → adulteryμοιχεύεινmoicheuein — to commit adultery; to be unfaithful in marriageG3431 — Full Word Study →, do you commit adulteryμοιχεύειςmoicheueis — to commit adultery; to be unfaithful in marriageG3431 — Full Word Study →? You whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → abhorβδελυσσόμενοςbdelyssomenos — to regard with extreme disgust; to abhorG948 — Full Word Study → idolsεἴδωλαeidōla — idol; object of false worshipG1497 — Full Word Study →, do you rob templesἱεροσυλεῖςhierosyleis — to rob or desecrate a templeG2416 — Full Word Study →? 23You whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → boastκαυχᾶσαιkauchasai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the law, do you dishonorἀτιμάζειςatimazeis — To dishonor, shame, or treat with contemptG818 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → breakingπαραβάσεωςparabaseōs — Violation of law; breaking of a commandG3847 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμουnomou — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study →? 24Asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: “God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → nameὌνομαOnoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → is blasphemedβλασφημεῖταιblasphēmeitai — To speak evil or insult; to blaspheme or revileG987 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → because ofδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.” 25CircumcisionΠεριτομὴPeritomē — Circumcision; the cutting away of the foreskinG4061 — Full Word Study → has valueὠφελεῖōphelei — to help, benefit, or profitG5623 — Full Word Study → ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → you observeπράσσῃςprassēs — to do, practice, or perform actionsG4238 — Full Word Study → the law, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → youᾖςēs — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → breakπαραβάτηςparabatēs — one who breaks or violates law; transgressorG3848 — Full Word Study → the law, yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → circumcisionπεριτομήperitomē — Circumcision; the cutting away of the foreskinG4061 — Full Word Study → has becomeγέγονενgegonen — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → uncircumcisionἀκροβυστίαakrobystia — Uncircumcision; the state of being uncircumcisedG203 — Full Word Study →. 26Ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → a man who is not circumcisedἀκροβυστίαakrobystia — Uncircumcision; the state of being uncircumcisedG203 — Full Word Study → keepsφυλάσσῃphylassē — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5442 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → requirementsδικαιώματαdikaiōmata — Righteous act, just decree, or ordinanceG1345 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμουnomou — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study →, will not hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → uncircumcisionἀκροβυστίαakrobystia — Uncircumcision; the state of being uncircumcisedG203 — Full Word Study → be regardedλογισθήσεταιlogisthēsetai — to reckon, count, or consider as trueG3049 — Full Word Study → asεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → circumcisionπεριτομὴνperitomēn — Circumcision; the cutting away of the foreskinG4061 — Full Word Study →? 27The one who is physicallyφύσεωςphyseōs — Essential character or natural dispositionG5449 — Full Word Study → uncircumcisedἀκροβυστίαakrobystia — Uncircumcision; the state of being uncircumcisedG203 — Full Word Study → yet keeps theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμονnomon — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → will condemnκρινεῖkrinei — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → youσὲse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → whoτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study →, even though you have the written code andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → circumcisionπεριτομῆςperitomēs — Circumcision; the cutting away of the foreskinG4061 — Full Word Study →, are a lawbreaker. 28A man isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notΟὐOu — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → a JewἸουδαῖόςIoudaios — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → because he is one outwardlyφανερῷphanerō — visible, evident, manifest, openly knownG5318 — Full Word Study →, norοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → is circumcision only outward and physicalσαρκὶsarki — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study →. 29Noἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, a man is a JewἸουδαῖοςIoudaios — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → because he is one inwardlyκρυπτῷkryptō — hidden, secret, concealedG2927 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → circumcision is a matter of the heartκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →, byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Spirit, notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → by the written codeγράμματιgrammati — Written document; letter; scriptureG1121 — Full Word Study →. Such a man’s praiseἔπαινοςepainos — Praise, approval, commendationG1868 — Full Word Study → does not come fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Romans 2
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Romans 2 continues Paul's exposition of the gospel by turning the tables on those who judge others while committing the same sins themselves. This chapter demolishes the false security of religious people—particularly the Jews—who believed their heritage and knowledge of God's law protected them from divine judgment. Paul teaches that God's judgment is impartial, based on truth and deeds, not on external religious status. The chapter progressively reveals that mere possession of God's law, or external religious markers like circumcision, cannot save anyone; only genuine obedience from the heart, empowered by grace, can justify a person before God.

Verses 1–5: The Hypocrisy of the Judge

Paul opens with a devastating charge: whoever judges others while doing the same things is without excuse (v. 1). He is addressing a specific problem—those who felt morally superior because they possessed knowledge of God's standards. Verses 2–3 remind us that God's judgment operates according to truth and will not spare the self-righteous. The critical question in verse 3 exposes the false logic: how can one who commits the same sins escape God's righteous judgment?

Verses 4–5 present a vital truth: God's kindness, forbearance, and patience are meant to lead us to repentance, not to give us license to continue in sin. This is pastoral gold. When we experience God's mercy and long-suffering, the appropriate response is genuine repentance, not presumption. Instead, those who harden their hearts and refuse to repent are actually accumulating wrath for themselves—storing up divine judgment for the day of final reckoning (v. 5).

Application: Have we mistaken God's patience for permission to sin? His goodness should humble us and drive us to repentance, not embolden us in pride.

Verses 6–11: God's Impartial Judgment

Paul now establishes a foundational principle: God will render to every person according to their deeds (v. 6). Verses 7–10 contrast two groups: those who by patient continuance in good works seek eternal life will receive glory, honor, and peace; those who are contentious, disobey truth, and practice unrighteousness will face indignation, wrath, tribulation, and anguish. Notice that this applies to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile (vv. 9–10). Verse 11 caps the argument: there is no respect of persons with God. Religious pedigree, ethnicity, and outward status mean nothing to Him. His judgment is perfectly just and completely impartial.

Application: We cannot hide behind our background or our church membership. God judges the heart and the life lived, and He judges everyone by the same standard.

Verses 12–16: The Law Written on the Heart

Paul extends his teaching to include both those with and without the written law of Moses (v. 12). The principle is clear: privilege brings accountability. Verse 13 adds crucial clarification—merely hearing the law or possessing it does not justify; only the doers of the law are justified before God. Verses 14–15 contain a remarkable insight: the Gentiles, though they do not possess the written law, sometimes do by nature the things contained in the law. They become a law unto themselves because the work of the law is written on their hearts. Their conscience bears witness, and their thoughts either accuse or excuse them. This shows that all people have some internal moral awareness—the imago Dei (image of God) is not entirely erased by sin. Verse 16 reminds us that Christ Himself will judge all these secrets of human hearts according to Paul's gospel.

Application: No one can claim ignorance before God. We all have a conscience; we all sense right and wrong. The real issue is whether we obey.

Verses 17–29: The False Security of Religious Credentials

Paul now directly addresses a Jewish person who trusts in the law and boasts in God (v. 17). Such a person knows God's will, receives instruction, and is confident in their moral and spiritual superiority—viewing themselves as guides, teachers, and lights (vv. 18–20). But Paul's cutting questions in verses 21–23 expose the contradiction: Do you teach others not to steal, yet steal yourself? Do you forbid adultery, yet commit it? Do you condemn idolatry, yet rob temples? Your hypocrisy causes God's name to be blasphemed among the Gentiles.

Verses 25–27 drive home the point about circumcision. Circumcision profits only if you keep the law; if you break it, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision in God's eyes. Conversely, a Gentile who keeps the law makes their uncircumcision count as circumcision. The uncircumcised law-keeper will judge the circumcised law-breaker. Finally, verses 28–29 state the ultimate truth: true Jewishness is inward, not outward; true circumcision is of the heart, in the Spirit

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