Romans 2:20
“An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.”
Romans 2:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, having the form of knowledge and of truth in the law.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth;
- DARBYDarby
- an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and of truth in the law:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babies, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- an instructor of foolish ones, a teacher of babes, having the form of the knowledge and of the truth in the law.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, having the form of knowledge and truth in the law.
Context: Romans 2
18And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
19And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,
20An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
21Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?
22Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
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.