Romans 2:2-3
We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God?
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This verse powerfully reminds us that God's judgment isn't based on outward appearances or our own self-righteousness, but on an unfailing "truth." It's a truth that cuts through any pretense, recognizing the reality of our actions and intentions, not just our claims.
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krima · Greek Noun
The standard by which God evaluates human conduct, actions, and hearts; it is inherently truthful, impartial, and aligned with His holy character. Divine judgment is unavoidable for all who transgress His moral law.
meyerRomans 2:2: "But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things."
Romans 2:2 . Οἴδαμεν ] Paul means to pronounce it as in his own view and that of his readers an undoubted truth (comp Romans 3:19 ), that the judicial decision which God will one day pronounce, etc. The δέ carries on the discourse, and the entire sentence forms the propositio major to what is now ( Romans 2:3 ) to be proved, namely, that the person judging (the Jew), who yet makes…
clarkeRomans 2:2: "But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things."
We are sure that the judgment of God, etc. - God is impartial, and will punish sin wheresoever he finds it. Transgression in a Jew is not less criminal than iniquity in a Gentile.
This verse powerfully reminds us that God's judgment isn't based on outward appearances or our own self-righteousness, but on an unfailing "truth." It's a truth that cuts through any pretense, recognizing the reality of our actions and intentions, not just our claims.
This verse powerfully reminds us that God's judgment isn't based on outward appearances or our own self-righteousness, but on an unfailing "truth." It's a truth that cuts through any pretense, recognizing the reality of our actions and intentions, not just our claims.
"We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God?" — This verse powerfully reminds us that God's judgment isn't based on outward appearances or our own self-righteousness, but on an unfailing "truth." It's a truth that cuts through any pretense, recogn…
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