Keraia
Romans 2

Romans 2:11

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

Modern
For God does not show favoritism.
Traditional
For there is no respect of persons with God.
Literal
For there is no partiality with God.
Latin
…non enim est acceptio personarum apud Deum.

Original

Greek
English
For God does not show favoritism.

Notes

Romans 2:6–11

Paul uses a chiasm (a pattern shaped like an “X,” where ideas are repeated in reverse order) to make his point:

  • A God judges everyone the same (2:6)

    • B Life is the reward for doing good (2:7)

      • C Wrath is the penalty for evil (2:8)

      • C′ Wrath for doing evil (2:9)

    • B′ Life for doing good (2:10)

  • A' God shows no favoritism (2:11)

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 Hell Letter to the Romans Sin

Topics

Accepting Others Discrimination Equality Fairness Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God: Impartial Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Prejudice Racial Equality Racism Respect of Persons: God Does not Have The Justice of God: Declared to be without Respect of Persons