Romans 2:2-3 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:1-11

Without excuse. Hitherto Paul had carried his Jewish reader with him, for the Jews were glad to condemn the Gentiles. From the high tribunal of their Law they "judged" the misdeeds of the heathen. And, in the exercise of this censorious spirit of judgment, they would perhaps catch at the idea ( Romans 1:20 ) that the heathen were without excuse by reason of their possible knowledge of God. But how quickly does the relentless logic of the apostle turn back this truth upon themselves!... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:1-16

The leading principles regulating the general judgment. Having stated so clearly the state of the Gentile world as under God's wrath, the apostle now introduces to us a critic who endorses the Divine dealings. He is a severe critic, as guilty men will often be. His spirit towards the heathen world, so manifestly under the Divine curse, is, "Serve them right." He is evidently a Jew (cf Romans 2:17 ). Criticizing the heathen world from the platform of superior privileges, the Jew... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

( b ) Those who judge others, not excepting the Jews. Here a new stage of the argument, in proof of the position propounded in Romans 1:18 , begins, and is continued to the end of the chapter. The position to be proved is that all mankind is guilty before God (see note on Romans 1:18 ). So far this has been shown with regard to the mass of the heathen world; its general moral corruption, prevalent and condoned, having been pointed out finally as a glaring proof; the main point of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:3-4

And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which practise such things, and doest the same, that thou ( σὺ , emphatic) shalt escape the judgment of God? Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Two possible mental attitudes of ὁ κρίνων are supposed—that of really calculating ( λογίζῃ ) on escaping the judgment, or that of obduration, consequent on God's long forbearance... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:2

But we are sure - Greek, “We know.” That is, it is the common and admitted sentiment of mankind. It is known and believed by people generally that God will punish such crimes. It is implied in this declaration that this was known to the Jews, and it was particularly to the purpose of the apostle so to express himself as to include the Jews. They knew it because it was everywhere taught in the Old Testament, and it was the acknowledged doctrine of the nation. The design of the apostle here, says... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:3

And thinkest thou ... - This is an appeal to their common sense, to their deep and instinctive conviction of what was right. If they condemned those who practiced these things; if, imperfect and obscure as their sense of justice was; if, unholy as they were, they yet condemned those who were guffey of these offences, would not a holy and just God be far more likely to pronounce judgment? And could they escape who had themselves delivered a similar sentence? God is of “purer eyes than to behold... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 2:2-4

Romans 2:2-4. But we are sure Greek, οιδαμεν , we know; though men may judge partially and perversely, yet God will judge uprightly; that the judgment of God The sentence that he will pronounce upon persons, whether Jews or Gentiles, is according to truth According to the true state of every man’s case; or according to the true character of persons, and the true quality of the actions and dispositions; (Romans 2:5-11;) against them who commit such things However they may behave... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

The Jewish world (2:1-29)Not only are pagan Gentiles under God’s condemnation, Jews are also. Jews find fault with their Gentile neighbours, yet they do the same things themselves (2:1). They know that God is just and that he punishes sin. Therefore, when they suffer no immediate punishment for their behaviour, they think that God approves of them and will not punish them. They do not realize that in his kindness and patience he is giving them time to repent (2-4).Those who increase their sin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:2

are sure = know. Greek. oida. App-132 . judgment . Greek. krima . App-177 . God . App-98 . truth . See Romans 1:18 . commit . Same as "do", Romans 2:1 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:3

thinkest = reckonest. Greek. logizomai. First of nineteen occurances in Romans of this important word; here, Romans 2:26 ; Romans 3:28 ; Romans 4:3 , Romans 4:4 , Romans 4:5 , Romans 4:6 , Romans 4:8 , Romans 4:9 , Romans 4:10 , Romans 4:11 , Romans 4:22 , Romans 4:23 , Romans 4:24 ; Romans 6:11 ; Romans 8:18 , Romans 8:36 ; Romans 9:8 ; Romans 14:14 . First occurance. Mark 11:31 (reasoned). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:3-4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 2:2-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:3

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