Rom 2:14-16 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rom 2:14-15: 2:14-15 The Gentiles who know his law when they instinctively obey it may be Gentile Christians, especially since written in their hearts (2:15 ) alludes to the prophecy of the new covenant (Jer 31:31-34 ). Or they could be non-Christian Gentiles who know God’s general moral law through their consciences. In this case, Paul would be using the notion of natural law to show how all people could be held accountable for certain basic moral requirements.

a2:14-15►

cJer 31:31-34►

e1 Sam 16:7►

fPs 139:1-2►

gJer 17:10►

‏ Romans 2:14-16

Summary for Rom 2:14-15: 2:14-15 ^a The Gentiles who know his law when they instinctively obey it may be Gentile Christians, especially since written in their hearts (2:15 ^b) alludes to the prophecy of the new covenant (Jer 31:31-34 ^c). Or they could be non-Christian Gentiles who know God’s general moral law through their consciences. In this case, Paul would be using the notion of natural law to show how all people could be held accountable for certain basic moral requirements.
2:16 ^d secret life (literally the hidden things): Scripture frequently stresses that God will judge people according to their thoughts and intentions (see 1 Sam 16:7 ^e; Ps 139:1-2 ^f; Jer 17:10 ^g).