14 [a]For when the Gentiles which have [b]not the Law, do by [c]nature the things contained in the Law, they having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves,

15 Which show the effect of the Law [d]written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness and their thoughts accusing one another, or excusing.)

16 [e]At the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to [f]my Gospel.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:14 He preventeth an objection which might be made by the Gentiles, who although they have not the Law of Moses, yet they have no reason whereby they may excuse their wickedness in that they have somewhat written in their hearts instead of a Law, as men that forbid, and punish some things as wicked, and command and commend other some as good.
  2. Romans 2:14 Not simply, but in comparison of the Jews.
  3. Romans 2:14 Command honest things, and forbid dishonest.
  4. Romans 2:15 This knowledge is a natural knowledge.
  5. Romans 2:16 God deferreth many judgments, which notwithstanding he will execute at their convenient time by Jesus Christ, with a most straight examination, not only of words and deeds, but of thoughts also, be they never so hidden or secret.
  6. Romans 2:16 As this my doctrine witnesseth, which I am appointed to preach.

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