Romans 2:14
“For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:”
Romans 2:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For when the Gentiles, who have not the law, do by nature those things that are of the law; these having not the law are a law to themselves:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- (for when Gentiles that have not the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are the law unto themselves;
- DARBYDarby
- For when those of the nations, which have no law, practise by nature the things of the law, these, having no law, are a law to themselves;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- (for when Gentiles who don't have the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are a law to themselves,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For, when nations that have not a law, by nature may do the things of the law, these not having a law ; to themselves are a law;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature what the law requires, they are a law unto themselves, even though they do not have the law.
Context: Romans 2
12For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;
13(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
14For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:
15Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
16In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
About Romans 2: God's Righteousness Revealed
Paul teaches that all people are guilty of sin and that God's judgment is based on their actions.
Commentary
Romans chapter 2 is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. Paul begins by reminding us that God will judge us according to our deeds, not our words. He then goes on to explain that those who live according to the law will be judged by the law, while those who live according to the Spirit will be judged by the Spirit. This is an important reminder that our actions have consequences, and that we should strive to live in accordance with God's will.