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Romans 2:16-18
New English Translation
Romans 2:16-18
New English Translation
16 on the day when God will judge[a] the secrets of human hearts,[b] according to my gospel[c] through Christ Jesus.
The Condemnation of the Jew
17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law[d] and boast of your relationship to God[e] 18 and know his will[f] and approve the superior things because you receive instruction from the law,[g]
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- Romans 2:16 tn The form of the Greek word is either present or future, but it is best to translate in future because of the context of future judgment.
- Romans 2:16 tn Grk “of people.”
- Romans 2:16 sn On my gospel cf. Rom 16:25; 2 Tim 2:8.
- Romans 2:17 sn The law refers to the Mosaic law, described mainly in the OT books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
- Romans 2:17 tn Grk “boast in God.” This may be an allusion to Jer 9:24.
- Romans 2:18 tn Grk “the will.”
- Romans 2:18 tn Grk “because of being instructed out of the law.”
Romans 2:16-18
New International Version
Romans 2:16-18
New International Version
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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