Romans 2:2

2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.

Romans 2:2 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
English Standard Version (ESV)
2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.
New Living Translation (NLT)
2 And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things.
The Message Bible (MSG)
2 But God isn't so easily diverted. He sees right through all such smoke screens and holds you to what you've done.
American Standard Version (ASV)
2 And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
2 We know that God's judgment is right when he condemns people for doing these things.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
2 We know that God's judgment on those who do such things is based on the truth.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
2 We know that when God judges those who do evil things, he judges fairly.

Romans 2:2 Meaning and Commentary

Romans 2:2

But we are sure that the judgment of God
By "the judgment of God", is not meant what is exercised on and towards men in this life, but what will follow after death; which is called judgment to come, is represented as certain, will be universal as to persons and things, and is here called "the judgment of God", in opposition to the judgment of men; and because it will be carried on by God only, who is omniscient and omnipotent, and will be definitive: this is and will be,

according to truth, against them which commit such things;
in opposition to all hypocrisy and unrighteousness: and it may design the law and light of nature by which the Gentiles, the law of Moses by which the Jews, and the Gospel of Christ by which all have enjoyed the Gospel revelation, will be judged; or the truth of their own consciences in them all: now we may be sure of this judgment; and of its being according to truth, from reason, from Scripture, and from the being and perfections of God.

Romans 2:2 In-Context

1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.
2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?
4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.
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