Rom 2:21-22 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rom 2:21-22: 2:21-22 Paul again uses the diatribe style to expose the inconsistency of Jewish claims (see study note on 2:1-5).

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cDeut 7:26►

‏ Romans 2:21-22

Summary for Rom 2:21-22: 2:21-22 ^a Paul again uses the diatribe style to expose the inconsistency of Jewish claims (see study note on 2:1-5).
2:22 ^b do you use items stolen from pagan temples? Old Testament law prohibited Jews from having anything to do with pagan idols (see Deut 7:26 ^c), but first-century Jews did not strictly follow this law. Sometimes they stole idols and used or sold the precious metals.