Romans 2:17

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Summary

Romans 2:17

Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

Thou art

Restest

Makest

John 8:41

Bible References

Thou art

for it is not the Jew in outward appearance, neither is it the external mark of circumcision:

who are Israelites; who had the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the law, the form of divine worship, and the promises;

and don't pretend to say within your selves, We have Abraham for our father: for I tell you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham:

and I declare unto you, that many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit at table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the heavenly kingdom.

they answered him, we are Abraham's offspring, and were never slaves to any man: why then do you say, "ye shall be made free?"

Are they Hebrews? so am I: are they Israelites? so am I: are they of the race of Abraham?

We are Jews by birth, and not of the sinful race of the Gentiles,

Wherefore remember that you were heretofore Gentiles, being denominated the uncircumcised, by those who are the circumcised by a manual operation;

for we are the genuine sons of Abraham, who worship God in the spiritual manner, and value no other dependance than that on Jesus Christ, without confiding in any external advantages:

"I know thy works, thy tribulation and poverty (tho' thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of satan.

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis, write, "THESE things saith he that hath the seven spirits of God and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast the reputation of being alive, but art dead.

Restest

and you, who glory in the law, do you dishonour God by the violation of the law?

who are Israelites; who had the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the law, the form of divine worship, and the promises;

you have answered well, replied Jesus, do this, and you shall live.

don't imagine that I shall accuse you to my father: even Moses himself in whom you confide, will be your accuser.

was it not Moses who gave you the law, and yet none of you observe that law?

then they reviled him, and said, thou art his disciple; but we are Moses disciples.

Makest

your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God.