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16 on that day when, [a]as my gospel proclaims, God will judge the secrets [all the hidden thoughts and concealed sins] of men through Christ Jesus.(A)

The Jew Is Condemned by the Law

17 But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely on the Law [for your salvation] and boast in [your special relationship to] God, 18 and [if you claim to] know His will and [b]approve the things that are [c]essential or have a sense of what is excellent, based on your instruction from the Law,

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:16 Lit according to my gospel.
  2. Romans 2:18 Or discerningly distinguish between the things which differ.
  3. Romans 2:18 Or excellent.

16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets(A) through Jesus Christ,(B) as my gospel(C) declares.

The Jews and the Law

17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;(D) 18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;

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