Romans 2:2

Romans 2:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
• New International Version (NIV)Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.

Context of Romans 2:2

1Therefore, every one of you who judges is without excuse. For when you judge another, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment on those who do such things is based on the truth. 3Do you think — anyone of you who judges those who do such things yet do the same — that you will escape God’s judgment? 4Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

Romans 2:2 word by word

οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι τὸ κρίμα τοῦ θεοῦ ἐστιν κατὰ ἀλήθειαν ἐπὶ τοὺς τὰ τοιαῦτα πράσσοντας·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butδέde · thenG1161
• we are sureεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the judgmentκρίμαkrima · judgmentG2917
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• againstἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• them which commitπράσσωprassō · to do/requireG4238
• such thingsτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108

Cross-references for Romans 2:2

• Romans 2:5Because of your hardened and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment is revealed.
• Romans 3:4Absolutely not! Let God be true, even though everyone is a liar, as it is written: That you may be justified in your words and triumph when you judge.
• Romans 9:14What should we say then? Is there injustice with God? Absolutely not!
• Genesis 18:25You could not possibly do such a thing: to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. You could not possibly do that! Won’t the Judge of the whole earth do what is just?”
• Job 34:17Could one who hates justice govern the world? Will you condemn the mighty Righteous One,
• Psalms 9:4For you have upheld my just cause; you are seated on your throne as a righteous judge.
• Psalms 11:5The Lord examines the righteous, but he hates the wicked and those who love violence.
• Psalms 36:5Lord, your faithful love reaches to heaven, your faithfulness to the clouds.
• Psalms 96:13before the Lord, for he is coming — for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his faithfulness.
• Psalms 98:9before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly.
• Psalms 145:17The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all his acts.
• Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, somewhere in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob: Seek me in a wasteland. I am the Lord, who speaks righteously, who declares what is right.
• Jeremiah 12:1You will be righteous, Lord, even if I bring a case against you. Yet, I wish to contend with you: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
• Ezekiel 18:25“But you say, ‘The Lord’s way isn’t fair.’ Now listen, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair? Instead, isn’t it your ways that are unfair?
• Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of the heavens, because all his works are true and his ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
• Zephaniah 3:5The righteous Lord is in her; he does no wrong. He applies his justice morning by morning; he does not fail at dawn, yet the one who does wrong knows no shame.

Commentaries on Romans 2:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2We are sure that the judgment of God, etc. - God is impartial, and will punish sin wheresoever he finds it. Transgression in a Jew is not less criminal than iniquity in a Gentile.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2But we are sure - Greek, “We know.” That is, it is the common and admitted sentiment of mankind. It is known and believed by people generally that God will punish such crimes. It is implied in this declaration that this was known to the Jews, and it was particularly to the purpose of the apostle so to express himself as to include the Jews. They knew it because it was everywhere taught in the Old Testament, and it was the acknowledged doctrine of the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5You is singular in the Greek text. Here, you refers to a hypothetical Jew who feels superior to Gentiles and believes that he is not in danger of judgment. Paul uses a popular Hellenistic writing style called a diatribe (a teaching method that presents a debate with an imagined opponent). In this style, the writer argues against a made-up person in order to persuade the audience. the same things: Paul’s means that Jews, like Gentiles, turn away from God’s…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-29From those without, the apostle now turns to those within the pale of revealed religion, the self-righteous Jews, who looked down upon the uncovenanted heathen as beyond the pale of God's mercies, within which they deemed themselves secure, however inconsistent their life may be. Alas! what multitudes wrap themselves up in like fatal confidence, who occupy the corresponding position in the Christian Church! 4. the goodness of God leadeth thee to…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 2:2

• Gentiles
• God Continued...
• Truth

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• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Accuse
• Boast
• Continuance
• Doer
• Excuse
• Fall of man
• Forbearance
• Sure

Commentaries on Romans 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings