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 you are without excuse, O man—every one of you who is judging. For by whatever you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things. 2We know that God’s judgment on those who practice such things is based on truth. But you, O man—judging those practicing such things yet doing the same—do you suppose that you will escape the judgment of God? 4Or do you belittle the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience—not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? 5But by your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself on 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 princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun their lord, “Do you think that David is really honoring your father because he has sent consolers to you? Has not David sent his servants to you in order to explore the city, to spy it out, and to overthrow it?”
• Job 35:2“Do you think this is just? Do you say, ‘My righteousness is greater than God’s?’
• Psalms 50:21These things you have done— Should I keep silent? You thought I was just like you— but I reprove you, and set the case before your eyes.
• Matthew 26:53Or do you suppose that I cannot call on My Father, and at once He will place at My side twelve legions of angels?
• Romans 2:1Therefore you are without excuse, O man—every one of you who is judging. For by whatever you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things.
• Daniel 10:19Then he said: ‘Highly valued man, do not fear! Shalom to you. Be strong, now! Chazak!’ “Even as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, ‘Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.’
• Luke 12:14But Yeshua said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or arbitrator over you?”
• Luke 22:58A little later, another saw him and said, “You too are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”
• Romans 1:32Though they know God’s righteous decree—that those who practice such things deserve death—they not only do them but also approve of others who practice the same.
• Psalms 56:7They stir up strife; they lie hidden. They mark my steps, eager to take my soul.
• Proverbs 11:21Be sure, the evil will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
• Proverbs 16:5Adonai abhors all the proud in heart. Be assured, they will not go unpunished.
• Ezekiel 17:15“However, he rebelled against him in sending his messengers into Egypt, so they might give him horses and many people. Will he succeed? Will one doing such things escape? Will he break a covenant and escape?
• Matthew 23:33O snakes, you brood of vipers! How will you escape the condemnation of Gehenna?
• 1 Thessalonians 5:3When they are saying, “Shalom and safety,” sudden destruction comes upon them like a woman having birth pains in the womb—there is no way they will escape.
• Hebrews 2:3how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was first spoken through the Lord and confirmed to us by those who heard.

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