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href="/bsb/romans/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Now we know that God&#8217s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But we know that the judgment of God upon those practicing such things is according to truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God falls justly <i>and</i> in accordance with truth on those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now we know that God’s judgment on those who do such things is based on the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We know that God&#8217s judgment on those who do such things is based on the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We know that God is right to judge everyone who behaves in this way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We know that God's judgment is right when he condemns people for doing these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We know that God is right when he judges the people who do such things as these. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now we know that God's judgment against those who act like this is based on truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we know that God?s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now we know that God's judgment is in accordance with truth against those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now we know that the judgment of God is in accordance with truth against those who practice such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth, against them who commit such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and we know that God's judgement against those who commit such sins is in accordance with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and we have known that the judgment of God is according to truth, on those practicing such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But we know that the judgment of God upon those practicing such things is according to truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and we have known that the judgment of God is according to truth, upon those practising such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth upon them doing such things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For we know that the judgment of God is, according to truth, against them that do such things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For we know that the judgment of God is in accord with truth against those who do such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />We know that the judgment of God on those who do such things is true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You say, “We know that God’s judgment on those who do such things is in accordance with truth.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But we know that the judgment of God is rightly against those who commit such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And we know that the judgment of God is in truth against those who are engaged in these things.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But we know that the judgment of God against those who practice such things, is according to truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For we know that the judgment of God according to truth is against those doing such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth, against those who practise such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but we know that the judgment of God against those who commit such crimes, is just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and we know that God's judgement against those who commit such sins is in accordance with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those practicing such things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But we know that the judgement of God is according to truth against those that do such <i>things.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/2-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=329" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidamen (V-RIA-1P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">we know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/2917.htm" title="2917: krima (N-NNS) -- From krino; a decision (crime).">judgment</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: prassontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">do</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toiauta (DPro-ANP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such things</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">based on</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheian (N-AFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a></span><br />before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9</a></span><br />before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a></span><br />For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5-6</a></span><br />All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. / After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-30.htm">John 5:30</a></span><br />I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a></span><br />For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a></span><br />I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a></span><br />For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a></span><br />For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a></span><br />Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a></span><br />For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Isaiah 11:3-4</a></span><br />And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, / but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Jeremiah 11:20</a></span><br />O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.</p><p class="hdg">judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5</a></b></br> But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Romans 3:4,5</a></b></br> God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/9-14.htm">Romans 9:14</a></b></br> What shall we say then? <i>Is there</i> unrighteousness with God? God forbid.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-24.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/john/7-24.htm">Based</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/acts/24-3.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/john/12-24.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Practising</a> <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/romans/1-31.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Based</a> <a href="/romans/2-22.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Practising</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-1.htm">No excuse for sin.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">No escape from judgment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-14.htm">Gentiles cannot;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-17.htm">nor Jews.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And we know</b><br>This phrase emphasizes certainty and shared understanding among believers. It reflects the apostle Paul's confidence in the knowledge of God's character and His righteous standards. This assurance is rooted in the teachings of the Old Testament and the revelation of God's nature throughout Scripture.<p><b>that God’s judgment</b><br>God's judgment refers to His divine assessment and decision-making regarding human actions. In the biblical context, judgment is a central theme, highlighting God's role as the ultimate judge of all creation. This judgment is consistent with His holiness and justice, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Psalm 9:7-8</a> and <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11-15</a>.<p><b>against those who do such things</b><br>"Such things" refers to the sinful behaviors listed in the preceding chapter, <a href="/romans/1.htm">Romans 1</a>, which includes idolatry, immorality, and various forms of wickedness. This phrase underscores the universality of sin and the impartiality of God's judgment, as He holds all people accountable for their actions, regardless of their background or status.<p><b>is based on truth</b><br>God's judgment is grounded in truth, meaning it is fair, accurate, and unchanging. This reflects God's nature as truthful and just, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> and <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>. The concept of truth in judgment assures believers that God's decisions are not arbitrary but are rooted in His perfect knowledge and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_of_god.htm">Judgment of God</a></b><br>A central theme in <a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">Romans 2</a>, referring to God's righteous and impartial judgment of human actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_judgment.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br><a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2</a> states, "And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth." This emphasizes that God's judgment is not arbitrary but grounded in truth and righteousness. Believers are called to trust in God's perfect justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/impartiality_of_god.htm">Impartiality of God</a></b><br>The Greek word for "judgment" (krima) underscores the fairness and impartiality of God's decisions. Unlike human judgment, which can be biased, God's judgment is equitable and just.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Before judging others, Christians are encouraged to examine their own lives. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching that self-awareness and repentance are crucial in the Christian walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_god's_judgment.htm">Living in Light of God's Judgment</a></b><br>Understanding that God's judgment is based on truth should lead believers to live lives of integrity and holiness, knowing that their actions are seen and evaluated by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_share_the_gospel.htm">Encouragement to Share the Gospel</a></b><br>Recognizing the reality of God's judgment should motivate Christians to share the gospel, as it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_wisdom_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about God's wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_romans_2_1_address_judgment.htm">How can Romans 2:1 claim we condemn ourselves when judging others, yet still hold people accountable for sin? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_lying_for_god_negate_free_will.htm">(Romans 3:7) If a lie can enhance God’s truth, why are we still held responsible for sin, and doesn’t this contradict free will? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_'despise_no_one'_yet_judge.htm">In Job 36:5, how can God 'despise no one' if other scriptures depict His wrath and judgment against certain people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">We are sure.</span>--St. Paul assumes that this will be acknowledged as a general principle by his readers, whether Jew or Gentile, as well as by himself. There is still a strong under-current of allusion to the way in which the Jew was apt to fall back upon his privileges. "Do not think that they will save you from standing before precisely the same tribunal as the Gentiles." The Jews, it seems, had an idea that the Gentiles only would be judged, while they would be able to claim admission into the Messianic kingdom as theirs by right of birth.<p><span class= "bld">According to truth.</span>--The principle on which God's judgment will proceed will be that of truth or reality, as opposed to appearance, worldly status, formal precedence, &c. It will ask what a man <span class= "ital">is,</span> not to what race he belongs.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/2-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we know</span><br /><span class="grk">οἴδαμεν</span> <span class="translit">(oidamen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know, remember, appreciate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judgment</span><br /><span class="grk">κρίμα</span> <span class="translit">(krima)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2917.htm">Strong's 2917: </a> </span><span class="str2">From krino; a decision ('crime').</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do</span><br /><span class="grk">πράσσοντας</span> <span class="translit">(prassontas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">such things</span><br /><span class="grk">τοιαῦτα</span> <span class="translit">(toiauta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> </span><span class="str2">(including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">based on</span><br /><span class="grk">κατὰ</span> <span class="translit">(kata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">truth.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλήθειαν</span> <span class="translit">(alētheian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> </span><span class="str2">From alethes; truth.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/2-2.htm">NT Letters: Romans 2:2 We know that the judgment of God (Rom. 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