Romans 2:3

Translations

Modern

So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

Traditional

And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

Literal

Now do you reckon this, O man, the one judging those practicing such things, and doing them yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?

Latin

Existimas autem hoc, o homo, qui judicas eos qui talia agunt, et facis ea, quia tu effugies judicium Dei?

Interlinear

Greek

English

So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Natural Revelation Sin Enters the World The Purpose of the Judgments

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