Romans 2:21
“Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?”
Romans 2:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thou therefore that teachest another, teachest not thyself: thou that preachest that men should not steal, stealest:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- thou therefore that teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?
- DARBYDarby
- thou then that teachest another, dost thou not teach thyself? thou that preachest not to steal, dost thou steal?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You therefore who teach another, don't you teach yourself? You who preach that a man shouldn't steal, do you steal?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thou, then, who art teaching another, thyself dost thou not teach?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So you who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?
Context: Romans 2
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?
23Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
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.