Rom 2:17-20 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rom 2:17-20: 2:17-20 The boasting of the Jews reflects Old Testament and Jewish teaching about the privileges and responsibilities God gave to Israel. God gave his law to Israel, entered into a special relationship with them, and commissioned them to be a light to the Gentiles (see Isa 42:6-7 ). Jews were not wrong to enjoy these blessings; their error was in failing to live up to their privileged position.

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‏ Romans 2:17-20

Summary for Rom 2:17-20: 2:17-20 ^a The boasting of the Jews reflects Old Testament and Jewish teaching about the privileges and responsibilities God gave to Israel. God gave his law to Israel, entered into a special relationship with them, and commissioned them to be a light to the Gentiles (see Isa 42:6-7 ^b). Jews were not wrong to enjoy these blessings; their error was in failing to live up to their privileged position.