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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:13

Hearers and doers. It is impossible to overlook the resemblance which this passage bears to words of the great Teacher uttered towards the close of the sermon on the mount. In this, as in so many places, the apostle is evidently indebted for his thoughts, and almost his very words, to the Divine Fountain of all the streams of spiritual wisdom and life. I. A PRINCIPLE OF CONDEMNATION . 1. It is possible to hear the Law, and yet not to obey it. 2. In the case of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:13

For not the hearers ... - The same sentiment is implied in James 1:22; Matthew 7:21, Matthew 7:24; Luke 6:47. The apostle here doubtless designed to meet an objection of the Jews; to wit, that they had the Law, that they manifested great deference for it, that they heard it read with attention, and professed a willingness to yield themselves to it. To meet this, he states a very plain and obvious principle, that this was insufficient to justify them before God, unless they rendered actual... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 2:13

Romans 2:13. For not the hearers of the law Those who are only hearers; are Even now; just δικαιοι , righteous, that is, accounted and dealt with as righteous persons; before God Here the apostle condemns the folly of the Jews, who thought themselves sure of eternal life, because God had favoured them with a revelation of his will: as Dr. Whitby has shown by many important quotations, in a note on this verse. But the doers of the law Whether natural or revealed, that is, they who... 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 2:13

hearers . Greek. akroates. Only here and James 1:22 , James 1:23 , James 1:25 . Compare Acts 25:23 . the . The texts omit. just . See Romans 1:17 . before . Greek. para . App-104 . justified . Greek. dikaioo. App-191 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 2:13

Romans 2:13. For not the hearers, &c.— This, and Rom 2:14-15 are a comment upon the 20th verse. In Rom 2:13 he remarks upon the latter part of the 12th, that enjoying the advantages of revelation will not save us, unless we dulyimprove them. Rom 2:14-15 he remarks upon the former part of the 12th, and proves that the Gentiles, who have no revelation, are yet condemnable for their wickedness, because they transgress against the light of their dispensation. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:13

13-15. For not the hearers, c.—As touching the Jews, in whose ears the written law is continually resounding, the condemnation of as many of them as are found sinners at the last involves no difficulty but even as respects the heathen, who are strangers to the law in its positive and written form—since they show how deeply it is engraven on their moral nature, which witnesses within them for righteousness and against iniquity, accusing or condemning them according as they violate or obey its... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:1-16

1. God’s principles of judgment 2:1-16Before showing the guilt of moral and religious people before God (Romans 2:17-29), Paul set forth the principles by which God will judge everyone (Romans 2:1-16). By so doing, he warned the self-righteous. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:12-16

The Gentiles do not have the Mosaic Law in the sense that God did not give it to them. Therefore He will not judge them by that Law. The Jews in Paul’s day did have it, and God would judge them by it (Romans 2:12). [Note: See Jeffrey S. Lamp, "Paul, the Law, Jews, and Gentiles: A Contextual and Exegetical Reading of Romans 2:12-16," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 42:1 (March 1999):37-51.] It is not hearing the Law that makes a person acceptable to God, but doing what it commands... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:1-29

The Failure of the JewsIn Romans 1 St. Paul showed that the Gentiles were under God’s judgment on account of sin. Now he is about to turn to the Jews. He asserts first, that God’s judgment will fall impartially upon all sinners (Romans 2:1-11). Each man will be judged by the light which he has (Romans 2:12-16). The privileges and knowledge of the Jews only aggravated the guilt of their flagrant disobedience (Romans 2:17-24); and circumcision would not protect them, for God looks at the heart... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 2:13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 2:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:1-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:12-16

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:1-29

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