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Romans 2

Rom. 2:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
k not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
the hearers
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
akroates (Greek #202)
a hearer (merely)
KJV usage: hearer.
Pronounce: ak-ro-at-ace'
Origin: from ἀκροάομαι (to listen; apparently an intensive of 191)
of the law
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
nomos (Greek #3551)
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
KJV usage: law.
Pronounce: nom'-os
Origin: from a primary νέμω (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals)
are just
dikaios (Greek #1342)
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
KJV usage: just, meet, right(-eous).
Pronounce: dik'-ah-yos
Origin: from 1349
before
para (Greek #3844)
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
KJV usage: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Pronounce: par-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
the doers
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
poietes (Greek #4163)
from 4160; a performer; specially, a "poet"; --doer, poet.
Pronounce: poy-ay-tace'
of the law
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
nomos (Greek #3551)
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
KJV usage: law.
Pronounce: nom'-os
Origin: from a primary νέμω (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals)
shall be justified
dikaioo (Greek #1344)
to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
KJV usage: free, justify(-ier), be righteous.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yo'-o
Origin: from 1342
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James 1:22‑25• 22But be word-doers, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.
 23Because if Anyone is a word-hearer, and not a doer, he is like a man considering his natural face in a mirror:
 24for he considered himself and is gone away, and straightway forgot of what sort he was.
 25But he that closely looked into perfect law, that of liberty, and abode close, being not a quite forgetful hearer, but a work-doer, he shall be blessed in his doing. (James 1:22‑25)

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Ministry on This Verse

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For not.
Rom. 2:25• 25For circumcision indeed profiteth if thou do law; but if thou be a transgressor of law, thy circumcision is become uncircumcision. (Rom. 2:25)
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Deut. 4:1•  (Deut. 4:1)
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Deut. 5:1•  (Deut. 5:1)
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Deut. 6:3•  (Deut. 6:3)
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Deut. 30:12‑14•  (Deut. 30:12‑14)
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Ezek. 20:11•  (Ezek. 20:11)
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Ezek. 33:30‑33•  (Ezek. 33:30‑33)
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Matt. 7:21‑27• 21Not everyone that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that doeth the will of my Father that is in the heavens.
 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many works of power?
 23And then will I avow to them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work lawlessness.
 24Whoever therefore heareth these my words and doeth them, I will liken him to a prudent man which built his house upon the rock;
 25and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and fell upon that house, and it fell not; for it had been founded upon the rock.
 26And every one that heareth these my words, and doeth them not, shall be likened to a foolish man which built his house upon the sand;
 27and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and fell upon that house, and it fell, and its fall was great. (Matt. 7:21‑27)
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Luke 8:21• 21But he answering said to them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the Word of God, and do [it]. (Luke 8:21)
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James 1:22‑25• 22But be word-doers, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.
 23Because if Anyone is a word-hearer, and not a doer, he is like a man considering his natural face in a mirror:
 24for he considered himself and is gone away, and straightway forgot of what sort he was.
 25But he that closely looked into perfect law, that of liberty, and abode close, being not a quite forgetful hearer, but a work-doer, he shall be blessed in his doing. (James 1:22‑25)
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1 John 2:29• 29If ye know that he is righteous, know that every one that doeth righteousness hath been begotten of him. (1 John 2:29)
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1 John 3:7• 7Dear children, let no one lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous even as he is righteous. (1 John 3:7)
but the.
Rom. 3:20,23• 20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him, for by law [is] knowledge of sin.
 23for all sinned, and come short of the glory of God, (Rom. 3:20,23)
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Rom. 10:5• 5For Moses describeth the righteousness that [is] by the law, that the man who hath done those things shall live by them. (Rom. 10:5)
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Luke 10:25‑29• 25And behold, a certain lawyer stood up tempting him, and saying, Teacher, having done that, shall I inherit life eternal?
 26{i}And he said to him,{/i} What is written in the law? how readest thou?
 27But he, answering, said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thine understanding; and thy neighbour as thyself.
 28{i}And he said to him,{/i} Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
 29But he, desirous of justifying himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbour? (Luke 10:25‑29)
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Gal. 3:11‑12• 11but that in virtue of law none is justified with God [is] evident, for “the just by faith shall
 12live;” but the law is not of faith, but he who hath done them shall live in virtue of them. (Gal. 3:11‑12)
justified.
Rom. 3:30• 30since God [is] one who shall justify [the] circumcision by faith and uncircumcision through faith? (Rom. 3:30)
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Rom. 4:2‑5• 2For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath matter whereof to boast, but not before God.
 3For what doth the scripture say? “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.”
 4Now to him that worketh the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt;
 5but to him that worketh not but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. (Rom. 4:2‑5)
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Psa. 143:2•  (Psa. 143:2)
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Luke 18:14• 14I say unto you, this [man] went down to his house justified rather than that [other]; for everyone who exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)
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Acts 13:39• 39and from all things from which ye could not in Moses' law be justified, in him every one that believeth is justified. (Acts 13:39)
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Gal. 2:16• 16knowing that no man is justified by works of law, but by faith of Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith of Christ and not by works of law; because by works of law shall no flesh be justified. (Gal. 2:16)
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Gal. 5:4• 4Ye have derived no effect from Christ, whoever are being justified by law; ye have fallen from grace. (Gal. 5:4)
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James 2:21‑25• 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
 22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works faith was perfected.
 23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness, and he was called Friend of God.
 24Ye see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
 25And likewise was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works in that she received the messengers and sent [them] out another way? (James 2:21‑25)
• In a parenthesis in verses 13-15, Paul explains that even though the Gentiles haven't had the Law, it doesn't mean that they are excused. (“The Unrighteousness of Man: Romans 1:18-3:20” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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(for not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

W. Kelly Translation

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(fora not the hearers of lawb [are] just with God, but the doers of law shall be justified.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Verses 13, 14, 15 constitute a parenthesis, as "shall be judged," at the end of verse 12 is connected with "in a day when," (vs. 16).
b
"A" law seems objectionable.