Romans 2:1-11

1You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.

2And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things.

3Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things?

4Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

5But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

6He will judge everyone according to what they have done.

7He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.

8But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness.

9There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile.

10But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile.

11For God does not show favoritism.