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<a href="/nlt/romans/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? <a href="/esv/romans/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? <a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now do you suppose this, O man, the one judging those practicing such things and doing them yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/kjv/romans/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? <a href="/nkjv/romans/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/nasb_/romans/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But do you suppose this, you foolish person who passes judgment on those who practice such things, and yet does them as well, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/nasb/romans/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/nasb77/romans/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment upon those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/lsb/romans/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But do you presume this, O man—who passes judgment on those who practice such things and does the same—that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/amp/romans/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But do you think this, O man, when you judge and condemn those who practice such things, and yet do the same yourself, that you will escape God’s judgment and elude His verdict? <a href="/csb/romans/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Do you think—anyone of you who judges those who do such things yet do the same—that you will escape God’s judgment? <a href="/hcsb/romans/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do you really think—anyone of you who judges those who do such things yet do the same—that you will escape God&#8217s judgment? <a href="/asv/romans/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? <a href="/cev/romans/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Do you really think God won't punish you, when you behave exactly like the people you accuse? <a href="/erv/romans/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? <a href="/gwt/romans/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When you judge people for doing these things but then do them yourself, do you think you will escape God's judgment? <a href="/gnt/romans/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> But you, my friend, do those very things for which you pass judgment on others! Do you think you will escape God's judgment? <a href="/isv/romans/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on those who practice these things and then do them yourself, do you think you will escape God's judgment? <a href="/msb/romans/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God?s judgment? <a href="/net/romans/2.htm">NET Bible</a> And do you think, whoever you are, when you judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape God's judgment? <a href="/nheb/romans/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And do you think this, you who judge those who practice such things, and do the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/wbt/romans/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them who do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? <a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you who pronounce judgement upon those who do such things although your own conduct is the same as theirs--do you imagine that you yourself will escape unpunished when God judges? <a href="/web/romans/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Do you think this, O man who judges those who practice such things, and do the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And do you think this, O man, who are judging those who such things are practicing, and are doing them, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now do you suppose this, O man, the one judging those practicing such things and doing them yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/ylt/romans/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And dost thou think this, O man, who art judging those who such things are practising, and art doing them, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? <a href="/slt/romans/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thinkest thou this, O man, judging them doing such things, and doing the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them who do such things, and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? <a href="/cpdv/romans/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But, O man, when you judge those who do such things as you yourself also do, do you think that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/nabre/romans/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Do you suppose, then, you who judge those who engage in such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/nrsvce/romans/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Do you imagine, whoever you are, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do them yourself, you will escape the judgment of God?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> What do you think, O man? Do you think that you who judge those who practice such things, while you commit them yourself, will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But why are you thinking, Oh son of man, who are judging those who are occupied in these things, that you will escape from the judgment of God, when you also are engaged in them?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But do you, man, who judge those that practice such things, and yet do the same, conclude that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/godbey/romans/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But do you consider this, O man, judging those doing such things, and doing the same, that you shall escape the judgment of God? <a href="/haweis/romans/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest those who do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? <a href="/mace/romans/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> do you think then, O man, who do what you condemn in others, that you shall escape the judgment of God? <a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you who pronounce judgement upon those who do such things although your own conduct is the same as theirs--do you imagine that you yourself will escape unpunished when God judges? <a href="/worrell/romans/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And do you reckon this, O man, who judge those who practice such things, and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? <a href="/worsley/romans/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And thinkest thou, O man, who judgest those that do such things, and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? <a href="/parallel/romans/2-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=336" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a> …2And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/5599.htm" title="5599: ō (I) -- A primary interjection; as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note of exclamation, oh.">O</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpe (N-VMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man,</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinōn (V-PPA-VMS) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">pass judgment on</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.">others,</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">yet</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-VMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">do</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></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).">the same things,</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. "></a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logizē (V-PIM/P-2S) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">do you think</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1628.htm" title="1628: ekpheuxē (V-FIM-2S) -- To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out.">will escape</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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-ANS) -- From krino; a decision (crime).">judgment?</a> 4Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-5</a> “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ... <a href="/james/4-12.htm">James 4:12</a> There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37</a> Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a> For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a> If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a> and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. <a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11</a> Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And think you this, O man, that judge them which do such things, and do the same, that you shall escape the judgment of God?thinkest.<a href="/2_samuel/10-3.htm">2 Samuel 10:3</a> And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?<a href="/job/35-2.htm">Job 35:2</a> Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?<a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Psalm 50:21</a> These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.O man.<a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1</a> Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.<a href="/daniel/10-19.htm">Daniel 10:19</a> And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.<a href="/luke/12-14.htm">Luke 12:14</a> And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?that thou shalt.<a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32</a> Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.<a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Psalm 56:7</a> Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.<a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a> Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Although</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/acts/27-42.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Imagine</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Judgest</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Practising</a> <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/job/13-24.htm">Reckonest</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Think</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Thinkest</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-5.htm">Unpunished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Although</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Imagine</a> <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Judgest</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/romans/2-25.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Practising</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/job/13-24.htm">Reckonest</a> <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Think</a> <a href="/exodus/2-14.htm">Thinkest</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Unpunished</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 2</div>1. <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">No excuse for sin.</a> 6. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">No escape from judgment.</a> 14. <a href="/romans/2-14.htm">Gentiles cannot;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/2-17.htm">nor Jews.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>So when you, O man, pass judgment on others This phrase addresses the universal tendency of humans to judge others while being blind to their own faults. The Apostle Paul is speaking to a Jewish audience familiar with the Law, but the principle applies to all humanity. The use of "O man" is a rhetorical device to emphasize the personal nature of the message. This echoes Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/7.htm">Matthew 7:1-5</a> about the hypocrisy of judging others while ignoring one's own sins. The cultural context of the time was one where religious leaders often judged others harshly, believing themselves to be righteous.yet do the same things Paul highlights the hypocrisy of condemning others for sins that one also commits. This reflects the human condition described in <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a>, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." The Jewish audience might have prided themselves on their adherence to the Law, yet Paul points out that they are guilty of the same transgressions. This is a call to self-examination and humility, recognizing that all are in need of God's grace.do you think you will escape God’s judgment? This rhetorical question challenges the false security that some might feel due to their religious status or moral superiority. It underscores the biblical truth that God's judgment is impartial and based on truth, as seen in <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a>, "God 'will repay each one according to his deeds.'" The concept of divine judgment is consistent throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament prophets to the teachings of Jesus. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate accountability before God, who judges not only actions but the intentions of the heart.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, addressing both Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, consisting of a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile Christians. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a> The act of evaluating or forming an opinion about others, which is a central theme in this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment.htm">God’s Judgment</a> The divine evaluation and decision-making process that is perfect and just, unlike human judgment. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hypocrisy.htm">Hypocrisy</a> The behavior of those who judge others while committing the same sins, which Paul addresses in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_hypocrisy.htm">The Danger of Hypocrisy</a> Hypocrisy is a serious issue that can lead to self-deception and a false sense of righteousness. Believers must examine their own lives before passing judgment on others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_perfect_judgment.htm">God’s Perfect Judgment</a> Unlike human judgment, God’s judgment is perfect and just. We must trust in His ability to judge rightly and refrain from taking His role upon ourselves. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Regular self-examination is crucial for spiritual growth. Believers should ask God to reveal any hidden sins and seek His help in overcoming them. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_relationships.htm">Humility in Relationships</a> Approaching others with humility and grace is essential. Recognizing our own shortcomings can help us to be more compassionate and understanding. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_restoration.htm">Accountability and Restoration</a> While judgment is reserved for God, believers are called to hold each other accountable in love and work towards restoration and healing within the community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 2</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'no_condemnation'_mean.htm">What does 'no condemnation in Christ' mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_judge_actions_in_matt_25.htm">If good works don't save, why does Jesus say people will be judged by their actions in Matthew 25:31-46?</a> <a href="/q/do_all_sin_(rom_3_23_vs._job_1_1).htm">Does everyone sin? (Romans 3:23 vs. Job 1:1)</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_habakkuk.htm">Who is the new man in the story?</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>(3) That thou shalt escape.--Emphatic. "Are you--because you are a Jew--to be the only exception to this rule?"<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 3, 4. - And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which practise such things, and doest the same, that thou (σὺ, emphatic) shalt escape the judgment of God? Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Two possible mental attitudes of ὁ κρίνων are supposed - that of really calculating (λογίζῃ) on escaping the judgment, or that of obduration, consequent on God's long forbearance towards him, in that "sentence is not executed speedily." (For a similar view of God's merciful purpose in delaying the final judgment, and of man's abuse of his forbearance, cf. <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/romans/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So when] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [you], ὁ (ho) Article - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. O ὦ (ō) Interjection <a href="/greek/strongs_5599.htm">Strong's 5599: </a> A primary interjection; as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note of exclamation, oh. man, ἄνθρωπε (anthrōpe) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. pass judgment on κρίνων (krinōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. [others], τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. do ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. the same things, τοιαῦτα (toiauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). do you think λογίζῃ (logizē) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. you σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will escape ἐκφεύξῃ (ekpheuxē) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1628.htm">Strong's 1628: </a> To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. judgment? κρίμα (krima) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2917.htm">Strong's 2917: </a> From krino; a decision ('crime'). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/2-3.htm">Romans 2:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">NT Letters: Romans 2:3 Do you think this O man who (Rom. 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