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

1No matter who you are, if you judge anyone, you have no excuse. When you judge another person, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things. 2We know that God’s judgment is right when he condemns people for doing these things. When you judge people for doing these things but then do them yourself, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4Do you have contempt for God, who is very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you? Don’t you realize that it is God’s kindness that is trying to lead you to him and change the way you think and act? 5Since you are stubborn and don’t want to change the way you think and act, you are adding to the anger that God will have against you on that day when God vents his anger. At that time God will reveal that his decisions are fair.

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 princes asked their master Hanun, “Do you think David is honoring your father because he sent men to comfort you? Hasn’t David sent his men to explore the city, spy on it, and destroy it?”
• Job 35:2“Do you think this is right when you say, ‘My case is more just than God’s,’
• Psalms 50:21When you did these things, I remained silent. ⌞That⌟ made you think I was like you. I will argue my point with you and lay it all out for you to see.
• Matthew 26:53Don’t you think that I could call on my Father to send more than twelve legions of angels to help me now?
• Romans 2:1No matter who you are, if you judge anyone, you have no excuse. When you judge another person, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things.
• Daniel 10:19He said, “Don’t be afraid. You are highly respected. Everything is alright! Be strong! Be strong!” As he talked to me, I became stronger. I said, “Sir, tell me what you came to say. You have strengthened me.”
• Luke 12:14Jesus said to him, “Who appointed me to be your judge or to divide ⌞your inheritance⌟?”
• Luke 22:58A little later someone else saw Peter and said, “You are one of them.” But Peter said, “Not me!”
• Romans 1:32Although they know God’s judgment that those who do such things deserve to die, they not only do these things but also approve of others who do them.
• Psalms 56:7With the wrong they do, can they escape? O God, angrily make the nations fall.
• Proverbs 11:21Certainly, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the descendants of righteous people will escape.
• Proverbs 16:5Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord. Certainly, ⌞such a person⌟ will not go unpunished.
• Ezekiel 17:15But the king of Judah rebelled against the king of Babylon by sending his messengers to Egypt to get horses and many soldiers. Will the king of Judah succeed? Will anyone who does such things escape? He can’t break a treaty and go unpunished.
• Matthew 23:33“You snakes! You poisonous snakes! How can you escape being condemned to hell?
• 1 Thessalonians 5:3When people say, “Everything is safe and sound!” destruction will suddenly strike them. It will be as sudden as labor pains come to a pregnant woman. They won’t be able to escape.
• Hebrews 2:3So how will we escape punishment if we reject the important message, the message that God saved us? First, the Lord told this saving message. Then those who heard him confirmed that message.

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