Thematic Bible
Romans 2:1 (show verse)
Therefore, you have no excuse every one of you who judges. For when you pass judgment on another person, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, practice the very same things.
Charitableness » Judgment forbidden
Charity » Judgment forbidden
Condemnation » Of self
Condemnation » Conscience testifies to the justice of
Error » Definition of » Inexcusable
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » For sin, not accepted
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Inconsistency » General marks of » Harsh judgment
Judgment » Forbidden
Judgment » Inexcusable
Religion » Inconsistency in religious life general marks of » Harsh judgment
Sin » Increment of » Inexcusable
The judgment of babylon » Those that judge others
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Inexcusable
Whosoever » Of condemnation
Charity » Judgment forbidden
Condemnation » Of self
Condemnation » Conscience testifies to the justice of
Error » Definition of » Inexcusable
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » For sin, not accepted
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Inconsistency » General marks of » Harsh judgment
Judgment » Forbidden
Judgment » Inexcusable
Religion » Inconsistency in religious life general marks of » Harsh judgment
Sin » Increment of » Inexcusable
The judgment of babylon » Those that judge others
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Inexcusable
Whosoever » Of condemnation
Romans 2:2 (show verse)
Now we know that God's judgment against those who act like this is based on truth.
Romans 2:3 (show verse)
So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on those who practice these things and then do them yourself, do you think you will escape God's judgment?
Romans 2:4 (show verse)
Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?
Forbearance » Divine
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God » Pillar of » Forbearance of
God, Goodness of » Declared to be » Rich
God, Goodness of » Leads to repentance
God, Goodness of » Despise not
Grace » Growth in » Riches of
Grace » Of Christ » Riches of
Longsuffering Of God » Should lead to repentance
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Despise
Obligation » A motive of obedience
Repentance » We should be led to, by » God, Goodness of
Repentance » What leads you to repentance
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God » Pillar of » Forbearance of
God, Goodness of » Declared to be » Rich
God, Goodness of » Leads to repentance
God, Goodness of » Despise not
Grace » Growth in » Riches of
Grace » Of Christ » Riches of
Longsuffering Of God » Should lead to repentance
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Despise
Obligation » A motive of obedience
Repentance » We should be led to, by » God, Goodness of
Repentance » What leads you to repentance
Romans 2:5 (show verse)
But because of your stubborn and unrepentant heart you are reserving wrath for yourself on the day of wrath, when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.
Anger of God » Specially reserved for the day of wrath
Days » Great, or last
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Great » Days
Hardness (of heart) » Condemned
Heart » The unregenerate » Is hard
Heart » Whole » Hardness of
Heart » The unregenerate » Is impenitent
character of the unrenewed Heart » Hard
character of the unrenewed Heart » Impenitent
Judgment » Called the » Day of wrath
Judgment » Called the » Revelation of the righteous judgment of God
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Punished for despising
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » The punishment of the wicked
Days » Great, or last
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Great » Days
Hardness (of heart) » Condemned
Heart » The unregenerate » Is hard
Heart » Whole » Hardness of
Heart » The unregenerate » Is impenitent
character of the unrenewed Heart » Hard
character of the unrenewed Heart » Impenitent
Judgment » Called the » Day of wrath
Judgment » Called the » Revelation of the righteous judgment of God
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Punished for despising
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » The punishment of the wicked
Romans 2:6 (show verse)
For he will repay everyone according to what that person has done:
Romans 2:7 (show verse)
eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Immortality » General references to
Life » Eternal » General references to
Eternal life » General references to
Eternal life » Cannot be inherited by works
Man » Ignorance of » Immortality of
Man's » Immortality » General references to
Patience » To be exercised in » Well-doing
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Well-doing
the Reward of saints » Is from God
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Immortality » General references to
Life » Eternal » General references to
Eternal life » General references to
Eternal life » Cannot be inherited by works
Man » Ignorance of » Immortality of
Man's » Immortality » General references to
Patience » To be exercised in » Well-doing
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Well-doing
the Reward of saints » Is from God
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Romans 2:8 (show verse)
but wrath and fury for those who in their selfish pride refuse to believe the truth and practice wickedness instead.
Anger of God » Specially reserved for the day of wrath
Contention » Contentious people
eternal Death » Described as » Indignation, wrath, &c
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
God » Works of » Wrath of
Indignation » Who shall bear the indignation of the lord
Punishment » Of the wicked
Righteousness » The wicked » Do not obey
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
Truth » Should be obeyed
Unrighteousness » The unrighteous
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Punishment of
Wrath » God's
Contention » Contentious people
eternal Death » Described as » Indignation, wrath, &c
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
God » Works of » Wrath of
Indignation » Who shall bear the indignation of the lord
Punishment » Of the wicked
Righteousness » The wicked » Do not obey
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
Truth » Should be obeyed
Unrighteousness » The unrighteous
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Punishment of
Wrath » God's
Romans 2:9 (show verse)
There will be suffering and anguish for every human being who practices doing evil, for Jews first and for Greeks as well.
eternal Death » Described as » Indignation, wrath, &c
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Comprehend all nations except the jews
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
divine Impartiality » In judgment
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to their deeds
Sin » Internal » Misery of
Sinners » Disowned » Misery of
Sins » Increment » Misery
Tribulation » Who will have tribulation
The wicked » Guilt of » Misery of
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Comprehend all nations except the jews
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
divine Impartiality » In judgment
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to their deeds
Sin » Internal » Misery of
Sinners » Disowned » Misery of
Sins » Increment » Misery
Tribulation » Who will have tribulation
The wicked » Guilt of » Misery of
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Romans 2:10 (show verse)
But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who practices doing good, initially for Jews but also for Greeks as well,
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Glory » Who shall receive glory
God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The good of all nations
Goodness » Good people
Greece » Inhabitants of » Called "gentiles" (non-jews)
Honor » Who has honor
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Ministers » Hospitality to » Promises to
Reward » For spiritual service » The good of all nations
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » The good of all nations
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
Glory » Who shall receive glory
God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The good of all nations
Goodness » Good people
Greece » Inhabitants of » Called "gentiles" (non-jews)
Honor » Who has honor
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Ministers » Hospitality to » Promises to
Reward » For spiritual service » The good of all nations
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » The good of all nations
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
Romans 2:11 (show verse)
because God does not show partiality.
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Without respect of persons
Respect of persons » God does not have
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Without respect of persons
Respect of persons » God does not have
Romans 2:12 (show verse)
For all who have sinned apart from the Law will also perish apart from the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law.
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judgment » According to privilege
Judgment » Of heathens, by the law of conscience
Judgment » Of jews, by the law of moses
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
The law of God » Is the rule of the judgment
the Law of moses » The jews » Shall be judged by
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Respect of persons » God does not have
Sin » Those that have sinned without law
Sin » Those that have sinned in the law
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judgment » According to privilege
Judgment » Of heathens, by the law of conscience
Judgment » Of jews, by the law of moses
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
The law of God » Is the rule of the judgment
the Law of moses » The jews » Shall be judged by
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Respect of persons » God does not have
Sin » Those that have sinned without law
Sin » Those that have sinned in the law
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Romans 2:13 (show verse)
For it is not merely those who hear the Law who are righteous in God's sight. No, it is those who follow the Law, who will be justified.
Doer » Of the word
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification » Who shall not be justified
Justification before God » Under the law » Requires perfect obedience
Sin » Those that have sinned without law
Sin » Those that have sinned in the law
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification » Who shall not be justified
Justification before God » Under the law » Requires perfect obedience
Sin » Those that have sinned without law
Sin » Those that have sinned in the law
Romans 2:14 (show verse)
For whenever gentiles, who do not possess the Law, do instinctively what the Law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the Law.
Conscience » The conscience witnessing
Doer » Of the word
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Characterized as » Without the law
the Heathen » Have » The testimony of conscience
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judgment » Of heathens, by the law of conscience
Law » Those that do by nature the things contained in the law
Witness » What bears witness against you
Doer » Of the word
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Characterized as » Without the law
the Heathen » Have » The testimony of conscience
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judgment » Of heathens, by the law of conscience
Law » Those that do by nature the things contained in the law
Witness » What bears witness against you
Romans 2:15 (show verse)
They show that what the Law requires is written in their hearts, a fact to which their own consciences testify, and their thoughts will either accuse or excuse them
Conscience » General references to
Conscience » Witnesses in man
Conscience » The conscience witnessing
Doer » Of the word
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
the Heathen » Have » The testimony of conscience
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judgment » Of heathens, by the law of conscience
Law » Bondage of » In the heart
Law » Those that do by nature the things contained in the law
The law of God » Conscience testifies to
Light, spiritual » For other titles » Universal
Man » Possessed of » Conscience
Seven » Editions of the divine law » 2nd edition written on conscience
The bible » The law part of » In the heart
Universal » Blessing, possible » Light
Witness » What bears witness against you
Conscience » Witnesses in man
Conscience » The conscience witnessing
Doer » Of the word
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
the Heathen » Have » The testimony of conscience
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judgment » Of heathens, by the law of conscience
Law » Bondage of » In the heart
Law » Those that do by nature the things contained in the law
The law of God » Conscience testifies to
Light, spiritual » For other titles » Universal
Man » Possessed of » Conscience
Seven » Editions of the divine law » 2nd edition written on conscience
The bible » The law part of » In the heart
Universal » Blessing, possible » Light
Witness » What bears witness against you
Romans 2:16 (show verse)
on that day when God, through Jesus the Messiah, will judge people's secrets according to my gospel.
Christ » Joy of » Judge
The gospel » Testifies to the final judgment
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Last, the » Universal
Judgment » A day appointed for
Sin » Secret sins
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
The word of God » The standard of the judgment
Universal » Blessing, possible » Judgment
The gospel » Testifies to the final judgment
the Heathen » God » Will finally judge
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Last, the » Universal
Judgment » A day appointed for
Sin » Secret sins
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
The word of God » The standard of the judgment
Universal » Blessing, possible » Judgment
Romans 2:17 (show verse)
Now if you call yourself a Jew, and rely on the Law, and boast about God,
Romans 2:18 (show verse)
and know his will, and approve of what is best because you have been instructed in the Law;
Romans 2:19 (show verse)
and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness,
Romans 2:20 (show verse)
an instructor of ignorant people, and a teacher of infants because you have the full content of knowledge and truth in the Law
Romans 2:21 (show verse)
as you teach others, do you fail to teach yourself? As you preach against stealing, do you steal?
Romans 2:22 (show verse)
As you forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? As you abhor idols, do you rob temples?
Romans 2:23 (show verse)
As you boast about the Law, do you dishonor God by breaking the Law?
Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Dishonor » Who dishonors God
Evangelism » What preachers should not do
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
the Law of moses » The jews » Dishonored God by breaking
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Sin » Against knowledge
Dishonor » Who dishonors God
Evangelism » What preachers should not do
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
the Law of moses » The jews » Dishonored God by breaking
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Sin » Against knowledge
Romans 2:24 (show verse)
As it is written, "God's name is being blasphemed among the gentiles because of you."
Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Dishonor » Who dishonors God
Evangelism » What preachers should not do
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Dishonor » Who dishonors God
Evangelism » What preachers should not do
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Romans 2:25 (show verse)
For circumcision is valuable if you observe the Law, but if you break the Law, your having been circumcised has no more value than if you were uncircumcised.
Romans 2:26 (show verse)
So if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the requirements of the Law, his uncircumcision will be regarded as circumcision, won't it?
Romans 2:27 (show verse)
The man who is uncircumcised physically but who keeps the Law will condemn you who break the Law, even though you have the written Law and circumcision.
Romans 2:28 (show verse)
For a person is not a Jew because of his appearance, nor is circumcision something just external and physical.
Romans 2:29 (show verse)
No, a person is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, brought about by the Spirit, not by a written law. That person's praise will come from God, not from people.
Circumcision » Figurative
Circumcision » Spiritual
Circumcision » Who are the circumcision
Circumcision » A seal of righteousness
Circumcision » Inward grace
Heart » Renewed
Heart » Whose heart is right with God
character of the renewed Heart » Circumcised
Israel/jews » Who is a jew
New Birth » Described as » Circumcision of the heart
Praise » Who gets their praise from God
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Circumcision
Circumcision » Spiritual
Circumcision » Who are the circumcision
Circumcision » A seal of righteousness
Circumcision » Inward grace
Heart » Renewed
Heart » Whose heart is right with God
character of the renewed Heart » Circumcised
Israel/jews » Who is a jew
New Birth » Described as » Circumcision of the heart
Praise » Who gets their praise from God
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Circumcision