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Romans 2

Romans 2:24

The Jews and the Law · Romans 2:17–29
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Translations

Modern
As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”
Traditional
For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
Literal
As it has been written: “For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”
Latin
(Nomen enim Dei per vos blasphematur inter gentes, sicut scriptum est.)

Original

Greek
English
As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

Notes

Romans 2:24

Paul quotes Isaiah 52:5, where God’s name is blasphemed because Israel is oppressed by pagan nations. Here, Paul uses that passage to demonstrate the failure of the Jews to live up to their responsibilities.

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.

Glossary

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

Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning God: Not to be Profaned Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning National Sins: Lead the Heathen to Blaspheme Opinions