for when Gentiles, not having the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law unto themselves, Truth to Learn Even those who don’t know the Law can do some good. Behind the Words “Gentiles” is translated from the Greek...
Romans 2:13 – Walk the Walk!
(for not the hearers of the law are just with God, but the doers of the law will be justified; Truth to Learn God wants us to be doers, not just hearers. Behind the Words The word translated “hearers” is akroatēs. There is another Greek word, akouō, which means...
Romans 2:12 – With or Without the Law
For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned within law will be judged by law Truth to Learn We have all sinned and are unrighteous, deserving of God’s condemnation. Behind the Words The expression “without law” is from...
Romans 2:11 – The Impartial Judge
For there is no partiality with God. Truth to Learn God judges based on truth, not on appearance. Behind the Words “Partiality” comes from the Greek word prosōpolepsia, which is made up of prosōpon, meaning “face” or literally, “that part of the face at or around the eyes,” and...
Romans 2:10 – Peaceful Reward
but glory, honor, and peace to everyone working what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Truth to Learn If we are working for God now, He will reward us later. Behind the Words The word translated “working” is the Greek verb ergodzomai, based on...
Romans 2:9 – Payment for Worthless Deeds
tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who accomplishes evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; Truth to Learn Tribulation and anguish are coming to those who reject God. Behind the Words The words “tribulation and anguish” are interesting in that, for three of the...
Romans 2:8 – Self-serving Fools
but to those who are self-seeking and do not believe the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, Truth to Learn Those who selfishly reject God will experience His wrath. Behind the Words The word translated “self-seeking” is eritheia. It is based on a noun that means “to work for...
Romans 2:7 – Continual Good Works
eternal life to those who with patience in doing good seeking glory, honor, and immortality; Truth to Learn We are to be continually doing good works for God. Behind the Words There are two Greek words, men and de, which are not often translated. They are used together to...
Romans 2:6 – Judgment of Works
who "will render to each one according to his deeds": Truth to Learn Everyone’s works will be judged by God. Behind the Words The word translated “render” is apodidōmi, which is made up of apo, meaning “from” and didōmi, meaning “to give.” Hence, it means “to give away” or...
Romans 2:5 – A Storehouse of Wrath
But in accordance with your hardness and your unrepentant heart you treasure up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, Truth to Learn On the Day of Judgment God will show His wrath rather than His mercy. Behind the Words...