Keraia
Romans 2

Romans 2:1

God’s Righteous Judgment · Romans 2:1–16
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Translations

Modern
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.
Traditional
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Literal
Therefore you are without excuse, O man, every one who is judging. For in that which you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, for you, the one judging, practice the same things.
Latin
Propter quod inexcusabilis es, o homo omnis qui judicas. In quo enim judicas alterum, teipsum condemnas: eadem enim agis quæ judicas.

Original

Greek
English
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Notes

Romans 2:1–5

  • You is singular in the Greek text. Here, you refers to a hypothetical Jew who feels superior to Gentiles and believes that he is not in danger of judgment. Paul uses a popular Hellenistic writing style called a diatribe (a teaching method that presents a debate with an imagined opponent). In this style, the writer argues against a made-up person in order to persuade the audience.

  • the same things: Paul’s means that Jews, like Gentiles, turn away from God’s revelation and choose to follow their own path.

Romans 1:18–3:20

Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.

Parallels

Psalm 75:1–10

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Letter to the Romans Sin

Topics

Blame Blaming Others Condemnation: Conscience Testifies to the Justice of Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Ethics Excuses: General Scriptures Concerning Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Imperfection Inconsistency: General Scriptures Concerning Loving Unconditionally Making Fun of People People Judging You Rome: The Condemnation of the Jews Self-Condemnation: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Paul's Discussion of the Responsibility For Uncharitableness: General Scriptures Concerning