Rom 2:2-16 | KJV | STEP | But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things .

Rom 2: 2

(KJV)

But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.

(NASB2020)

And we know that the judgment of God ^{▼▼Lit is according to truth against}rightly falls upon those who practice such things.

(NET2full)

Now we know that God’s judgment is in accordance with truth ^{▼▼tn Or “based on truth.”} against those who practice such things.

Rom 2: 3

(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?

(NASB2020)

But do you suppose this, ^{▼▼Lit O} ^dyou foolish person who passes judgment on those who practice such things, and yet does them as well, that you will escape the judgment of God?

(NET2full)

And do you think, ^{▼▼tn Grk “do you think this,” referring to the clause in v. 3b.} whoever you are, when you judge ^{▼▼tn Grk “O man, the one who judges.”} those who practice such things and yet do them yourself, ^{▼▼tn Grk “and do them.” The other words are supplied to bring out the contrast implied in this clause.} that you will escape God’s judgment?

Rom 2: 4

(KJV)

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

(NASB2020)

Or do you think lightly of ^hthe riches of His ⁱkindness and ^{▼▼I.e., from inflicting punishment} ^krestraint and ^lpatience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

(NET2full)

Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know ^{▼▼tn Grk “being unaware.”} that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Rom 2: 5

(KJV)

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

(NASB2020)

But ^{▼▼Or in accordance with}because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart ^oyou are storing up wrath for yourself ^pon the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God,

(NET2full)

But because of your stubbornness ^{▼▼tn Grk “hardness.” Concerning this imagery, see Jer 4:4; Ezek 3:7; 1 En. 16:3.} and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourselves in the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment is revealed! ^{▼▼tn Grk “in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.”}

Rom 2: 6

(KJV)

Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

(NASB2020)

^swho will repay each person according to his deeds:

(NET2full)

He ^{▼▼tn Grk “who.” The relative pronoun was converted to a personal pronoun and, because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.} will reward ^{▼▼tn Or “will render,” “will recompense.” In this context Paul is setting up a hypothetical situation, not stating that salvation is by works.} each one according to his works: ^{▼▼sn A quotation from Ps 62:12; Prov 24:12; a close approximation to Matt 16:27.}

Rom 2: 7

(KJV)

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

(NASB2020)

to those who by ^wperseverance in doing good seek ^xglory, honor, and ^yimmortality, He will give ^zeternal life;

(NET2full)

eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,

Rom 2: 8

(KJV)

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

(NASB2020)

but to those who are ^aaself-serving and ^abdo not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, He will give wrath and indignation.

(NET2full)

but ^{▼▼tn This contrast is clearer and stronger in Greek than can be easily expressed in English.} wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition ^{▼▼tn Grk “those who [are] from selfish ambition.”} and do not obey the truth but follow ^{▼▼tn Grk “are persuaded by, obey.”} unrighteousness.

Rom 2: 9

(KJV)

Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

(NASB2020)

There will be ^aftribulation and distress ^{▼▼Lit upon}for every soul of mankind who does evil, ^{▼▼Lit of the}for the Jew ^aifirst and also ^{▼▼Lit of the}for the Greek,

(NET2full)

There will be ^{▼▼tn No verb is expressed in this verse, but the verb “to be” is implied by the Greek construction. Literally “suffering and distress on everyone…”} affliction and distress on everyone ^{▼▼tn Grk “every soul of man.”} who does evil, on the Jew first and also the Greek, ^{▼▼sn Paul uses the term Greek here and in v. 10 to refer to non-Jews, i.e., Gentiles.}

Rom 2: 10

(KJV)

But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:

(NASB2020)

but ^anglory, honor, and peace to everyone who does what is good, to the Jew ^aofirst and also to the Greek.

(NET2full)

but ^{▼▼tn Grk “but even,” to emphasize the contrast. The second word has been omitted since it is somewhat redundant in English idiom.} glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also the Greek.

Rom 2: 11

(KJV)

For there is no respect of persons with God.

(NASB2020)

For ^aqthere is no partiality with God.

(NET2full)

For there is no partiality with God.

Rom 2: 12

(KJV)

For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

(NASB2020)

For all who have sinned ^{▼▼Or without law} ^aswithout the Law will also perish ^{▼▼Or without law}without the Law, and all who have sinned ^{▼▼Or under law}under the Law will be judged ^{▼▼Or by law}by the Law;

(NET2full)

For all who have sinned apart from the law ^{▼▼sn This is the first occurrence of law (nomos) in Romans. Exactly what Paul means by the term has been the subject of much scholarly debate. According to J. A. Fitzmyer (Romans [AB], 131-35; 305-6) there are at least four different senses: (1) figurative, as a “principle”; (2) generic, meaning “a law”; (3) as a reference to the OT or some part of the OT; and (4) as a reference to the Mosaic law. This last usage constitutes the majority of Paul’s references to “law” in Romans.} will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.

Rom 2: 13

(KJV)

(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

(NASB2020)

for it is ^axnot the hearers ^{▼▼Or of law}of the Law who are ^{▼▼Or just}righteous before God, but the doers ^{▼▼Or of law}of the Law who will be justified.

(NET2full)

For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous before God, but those who do the law will be declared righteous. ^{▼▼tn The Greek sentence expresses this contrast more succinctly than is possible in English. Grk “For not the hearers of the law are righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be declared righteous.”}

Rom 2: 14

(KJV)

For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:

(NASB2020)

For when Gentiles who do not have ^{▼▼Or law}the Law ^{▼▼Lit by nature} ^beinstinctively perform the requirements of the Law, these, though not having ^{▼▼Or law}the Law, are a law to themselves,

(NET2full)

For whenever the Gentiles, ^{▼▼sn Gentile is a NT term for a non-Jew.} who do not have the law, do by nature ^{▼▼tn Some (e.g. C. E. B. Cranfield, Romans [ICC], 1:135-37) take the phrase φύσει (phusei, “by nature”) to go with the preceding “do not have the law,” thus: “the Gentiles who do not have the law by nature,” that is, by virtue of not being born Jewish.} the things required by the law, ^{▼▼tn Grk “do by nature the things of the law.”} these who do not have the law are a law to themselves.

Rom 2: 15

(KJV)

Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)

(NASB2020)

in that they show ^bjthe work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience testifying and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them,

(NET2full)

They ^{▼▼tn Grk “who.” The relative pronoun was converted to a personal pronoun and, because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.} show that the work of the law is written ^{▼▼tn Grk “show the work of the law [to be] written,” with the words in brackets implied by the Greek construction.} in their hearts, as their conscience bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or else defend ^{▼▼tn Or “excuse.”} them, ^{▼▼tn Grk “their conscience bearing witness and between the thoughts accusing or also defending one another.”}

Rom 2: 16

(KJV)

In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

(NASB2020)

on the day when, ^boaccording to my gospel, ^bpGod will judge the secrets of mankind through Christ Jesus.

(NET2full)

on the day when God will judge ^{▼▼tn The form of the Greek word is either present or future, but it is best to translate in future because of the context of future judgment.} the secrets of human hearts, ^{▼▼tn Grk “of people.”} according to my gospel ^{▼▼sn On my gospel cf. Rom 16:25; 2 Tim 2:8.} through Christ Jesus.