Romans 2:3

Romans 2:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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?
• New International Version (NIV)So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?
• English Standard Version (ESV)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?
• New King James Version (NKJV)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?

Context of Romans 2:3

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. 2Now we know that God’s judgment on those who do such things is based on the truth. Do 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? 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 2:3 word by word

λογίζῃ δὲ τοῦτο, ὦ ἄνθρωπε ὁ κρίνων τοὺς τὰ τοιαῦτα πράσσοντας καὶ ποιῶν αὐτά, ὅτι σὺ ἐκφεύξῃ τὸ κρίμα τοῦ θεοῦ;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• thinkest thouλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• Oὦō · oh!G5599
• manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
• that judgestκρίνωkrinō · to judgeG2919
• them which doπράσσωprassō · to do/requireG4238
• such thingsτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• doestποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• the sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• thouσύsu · youG4771
• shalt escapeἐκφεύγωekpheugō · to escapeG1628
• the judgmentκρίμαkrima · judgmentG2917
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Romans 2:3

• 2 Samuel 10:3the Ammonite leaders said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent men with condolences for you, do you really believe he’s showing respect for your father? Instead, hasn’t David sent his emissaries in order to scout out the city, spy on it, and demolish it?”
• Job 35:2Do you think it is just when you say, “I am righteous before God”?
• Psalms 50:21You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But I will rebuke you and lay out the case before you.
• Matthew 26:53Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and he will provide me here and now with more than twelve legions of angels?
• Romans 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.
• Daniel 10:19He said, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!” As he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
• Luke 12:14“Friend,” he said to him, “who appointed me a judge or arbitrator over you?”
• Luke 22:58After a little while, someone else saw him and said, “You’re one of them too.” “Man, I am not!” Peter said.
• Romans 1:32Although they know God’s just sentence — that those who practice such things deserve to die — they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them.
• Psalms 56:7Will they escape in spite of such sin? God, bring down the nations in wrath.
• Proverbs 11:21Be assured that a wicked person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
• Proverbs 16:5Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
• Ezekiel 17:15However, this king revolted against him by sending his ambassadors to Egypt so they might give him horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and still escape?
• Matthew 23:33“Snakes! Brood of vipers! How can you escape being condemned to hell?
• 1 Thessalonians 5:3When they say, “Peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
• Hebrews 2:3how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him.

Commentaries on Romans 2:3

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3And thinkest thou … - This is an appeal to their common sense, to their deep and instinctive conviction of what was right. If they condemned those who practiced these things; if, imperfect and obscure as their sense of justice was; if, unholy as they were, they yet condemned those who were guffey of these offences, would not a holy and just God be far more likely to pronounce judgment? And could they escape who had themselves delivered a similar sentence?…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 2:3

• Confidence
• Escape
• Gentiles
• Hypocrisy
• Punishment

In the dictionaries

• 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