Ezekiel 33:18

18 When someone righteous stops doing good and starts doing evil, he will die for it.

Ezekiel 33:18 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 33:18

When the righteous turneth from his righteousness
This and what is said in the following verse are clear instances of the equality, justness, and goodness of the ways of God; and are again repeated, if possible, to make it clear and plain to them that their charge and complaint were groundless; (See Gill on Ezekiel 18:24), (See Gill on Ezekiel 18:26).

Ezekiel 33:18 In-Context

16 I will forgive the sins he has committed, and he will live because he has done what is right and good.

17 "And your people say that what I do isn't right! No, it's their way that isn't right.

18 When someone righteous stops doing good and starts doing evil, he will die for it.

19 When someone evil quits sinning and does what is right and good, he has saved his life.

20 But Israel, you say that what I do isn't right. I am going to judge you by what you do."