Romans 2:23

Translations

Modern

You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

Traditional

Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?

Literal

You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God through the transgression of the law?

Latin

…qui in lege gloriaris, per prævaricationem legis Deum inhonoras.

Original

Greek

English

You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Natural Revelation Sin Enters the World The Limitations of Law

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James 4:16–17
As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.
Romans 2:17
Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;
Romans 3:2
Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
Romans 9:4
…the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
John 5:45
Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.
Jeremiah 8:8–9
How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception?
Matthew 19:17–20
“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.
James 1:22–27
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
Luke 10:26–29
“What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?”
John 9:28–29
Then they heaped insults on him and said, “You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrites: Professing but not Practising Inconsistency: General Scriptures Concerning Preachers Sin: Against Knowledge The Law of Moses: The Jews: Dishonoured God by Breaking

Romans 2:23

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