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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 />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For God shows no partiality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For there is no respect of persons with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For God shows no partiality [no arbitrary favoritism; with Him one person is not more important than another].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For there is no favoritism with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is no favoritism with God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for there is no respect of persons with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God doesn't have any favorites! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for there is no respect of persons with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God does not play favorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For God judges everyone by the same standard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because God does not show partiality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For there is no respect of persons with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For God pays no attention to this world's distinctions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For there is no favor by appearance with God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For there is no partiality with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For there is no acceptance of faces with God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For there is no distinction of persons with God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For there is no respect of persons with God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For there is no favoritism with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There is no partiality with God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For God shows no partiality.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For there is no respect of persons with God.<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 />For there is no partiality with God.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for there is no respect of persons with God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For there is no respect of persons with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for there is no acceptance of persons with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />since with God there is no respect of persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For God pays no attention to this world's distinctions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for there is no respect of persons with God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for there is no respect of persons with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/2-11.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=405" 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">10</span>but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</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.">does not show</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/4382.htm" title="4382: prosōpolēmpsia (N-NFS) -- Partiality, favoritism. From prosopoleptes; partiality, i.e. Favoritism.">favoritism.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.…<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="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Galatians 2:6</a></span><br />But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a></span><br />And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a></span><br />Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1</a></span><br />My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-9.htm">James 2:9</a></span><br />But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.<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="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></span><br />And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a></span><br />who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm">Proverbs 28:21</a></span><br />To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a></span><br />They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21</a></span><br />“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-24.htm">John 7:24</a></span><br />Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For there is no respect of persons with God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></b></br> For the LORD your God <i>is</i> God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a></b></br> Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></b></br> Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do <i>it</i>: for <i>there is</i> no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Different</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/luke/24-17.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Favoritism</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/acts/27-37.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Show</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/john/11-9.htm">World's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/romans/2-26.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/romans/2-18.htm">Different</a> <a href="/romans/2-18.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Favoritism</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/romans/2-26.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Show</a> <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">World's</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>For God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the divine nature and authority of God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. In the context of Romans, Paul is addressing both Jewish and Gentile believers, highlighting that God is the ultimate judge of all humanity. The concept of God as impartial is rooted in the Old Testament, where God is often described as just and righteous (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a>).<p><b>does not show favoritism.</b><br>This phrase underscores the impartiality of God in His judgment and dealings with humanity. In the cultural context of the time, Jewish people often saw themselves as having a special status before God due to their covenant relationship. However, Paul is making it clear that God's justice is not based on ethnicity, social status, or any human distinction. This is consistent with other biblical passages such as <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a>, where Peter acknowledges that God accepts those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Theologically, this reflects the universality of the gospel message and the equal need for salvation among all people, pointing to the inclusive nature of the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.<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, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who were navigating the complexities of faith and cultural differences.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, emphasizing His impartial nature in judgment and grace.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_and_gentile_believers.htm">Jewish and Gentile Believers</a></b><br>The groups addressed in the letter, highlighting the theme of unity and equality before God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>Refers to the Mosaic Law, which was a point of contention between Jewish and Gentile believers regarding its role in salvation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_impartiality.htm">God's Impartiality</a></b><br>God judges all people equally, without favoritism based on ethnicity, social status, or any other human distinction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a></b><br>Believers are called to reflect God's impartiality by embracing unity and equality within the body of Christ, transcending cultural and social barriers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_living.htm">Righteous Living</a></b><br>Our actions and attitudes should align with God's character, showing fairness and justice in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/salvation_for_all.htm">Salvation for All</a></b><br>The gospel is available to everyone, and we should actively share it without prejudice or discrimination.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regularly assess personal biases and strive to treat others with the same fairness and love that God extends to us.<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/does_god_show_favoritism_among_people.htm">Does God show favoritism among people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_impartiality_shown_in_romans_2_11.htm">How does Romans 2:11 reconcile the idea of God’s impartiality with other biblical texts that seem to favor specific groups? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_hindu_caste_system.htm">What defines the Hindu caste system?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_human_rights.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on human rights?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">Respect of persons.</span>--Regard for the external circumstances of a man as opposed to his internal condition; here, especially, "regard for the circumstances of birth and race." (Comp. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm" title="Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:">Acts 10:34</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm" title="But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatever they were, it makes no matter to me: God accepts no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:">Galatians 2:6</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm" title="And, you masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.">Ephesians 6:9</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm" title=" But he that does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done: and there is no respect of persons.">Colossians 3:25</a>; <a href="/james/2-1.htm" title="My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.">James 2:1</a>; <a href="/james/2-9.htm" title="But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.">James 2:9</a>.) It is interesting to observe the phrase appearing in such different quarters. The great result of the Christian revelation was to break down the belief in <span class= "ital">race-</span>religions--the "middle wall of partition," as St. Paul calls it. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/2-11.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">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γάρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Theō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative 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">does not show</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">favoritism.</span><br /><span class="grk">προσωπολημψία</span> <span class="translit">(prosōpolēmpsia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4382.htm">Strong's 4382: </a> </span><span class="str2">Partiality, favoritism. From prosopoleptes; partiality, i.e. Favoritism.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/2-11.htm">NT Letters: Romans 2:11 For there is no partiality with God (Rom. 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