Romans 10:2

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Romans 10:2

For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

I bear them

2 Corinthians 8:3

Galatians 4:15

Colossians 4:13

That they

But not

Philippians 1:9

General references

Judges 17:13

Isaiah 57:12

Luke 18:21

Bible References

I bear them

I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.

What, then, happened to your positive attitude? For I testify that if it had been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

For I can testify on his behalf that he has a deep concern for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

That they

"If it is," Jehu replied, "Put out your hand." So Jehonadab stuck out his hand, and Jehu took him up to stand in his chariot. He told him, "Come with me and see my enthusiasm for the LORD!" So Jehu had Jehonadab ride in his chariot.

You'll be thrown out of the synagogues. Yes, a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he's serving God.

When they heard about it, they praised God and told him, "You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of believers there are among the Jews, and all of them are zealous for the Law.

"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia but raised in this city and educated at the feet of Gamaliel in the strict ways of our ancestral Law. I am as zealous for God as all of you are today.

Indeed, I myself thought it my duty to take extreme measures against the name of Jesus from Nazareth.

I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries, because I was far more zealous for the traditions of my ancestors.

These people who have been instructing you are devoted to you, but not in a good way. They want you to avoid me so that you will be devoted to them.

As for my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church. As far as righteousness in the Law is concerned, I was blameless.

But not

For they are ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God while they try to establish their own, and they have not submitted to God's means to attain righteousness.

But Israel, who pursued righteousness based on the Law, did not achieve the Law.

Will those who do evil ever learn? They devour my people like they devour bread, and never call on the LORD.

Furthermore, it isn't good to be ignorant, and whoever rushes into things misses the mark.

At that time, with his fierce, mighty, and powerful sword, the LORD will punish the gliding serpent Leviathan the coiling serpent Leviathan and he will kill the dragon that's in the sea.

In their case, the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe to keep them from seeing the light of the glorious gospel of the Messiah, who is the image of God.

And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,

General references

As for Micah, he kept saying, "Now I know the LORD will make me rich, because I have a descendant of Levi for a priest!"

"I will denounce your righteousness and your works, for your collections of idols will not benefit you.

The official replied, "I have kept all of these since I was a young man."