Romans 2:2

New Living Translation

And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things.

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
God judges all who do such things, and we know his judgment is right.

Revised Standard Version
We know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who do such things.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But we are sure that the iudgement of God is accordinge to trueth agaynst them which commit soche thinges.

Hebrew Names Version
We know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.

International Standard Version
Now we know that God's judgment againstis according to the truth">[fn] those who practice such is based on truth.

New American Standard Bible
And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.

New Century Version
God judges those who do wrong things, and we know that his judging is right.

Update Bible Version
And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those that do such things.

Webster's Bible Translation
But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth, against them who commit such things.

English Standard Version
We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.

World English Bible
We know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For we know that the judgment of God is according to truth, against them who do such things.

Weymouth's New Testament
and we know that God's judgement against those who commit such sins is in accordance with the truth.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And we witen, that the doom of God is aftir treuthe ayens hem, that don siche thingis.

English Revised Version
And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things.

Berean Standard Bible
And we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.

Contemporary English Version
We know that God is right to judge everyone who behaves in this way.

Amplified Bible
And we know that the judgment of God falls justly and in accordance with truth on those who practice such things.

American Standard Version
And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things.

Bible in Basic English
And we are conscious that God is a true judge against those who do such things.

Complete Jewish Bible
We know that God's judgment lands impartially on those who do such things;

Darby Translation
But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth upon those who do such things.

Etheridge Translation
AND we know what is the judgment of Aloha in truth against them who in these things converse.

Murdock Translation
And we know that the judgment of God is in accordance with truth, in regard to those who practise these things.

King James Version (1611)
But wee are sure that the iudgement of God is according to trueth, against them which commit such things.

New Life Bible
We know that God will say those who do such things are guilty.

New Revised Standard
You say, "We know that God's judgment on those who do such things is in accordance with truth."

Geneva Bible (1587)
But we know that the iudgement of God is according to trueth, against them which comit such things.

George Lamsa Translation
But we know that the judgment of God is rightly against those who commit such things.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
We know, however, that, the sentence of God, is according to truth against them who, such things as these, do practise.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For we know that the judgment of God is, according to truth, against them that do such things.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
But we are sure that the iudgement of god is according to the trueth, against them which commit such thynges.

Good News Translation
We know that God is right when he judges the people who do such things as these.

Christian Standard Bible®
We know that God’s judgment on those who do such things is based on the truth.

King James Version
But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.

Lexham English Bible
Now we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who do such things.

Literal Translation
But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth on those that practice such things.

Young's Literal Translation
and we have known that the judgment of God is according to truth, upon those practising such things.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For we are sure that the iudgment of God is (acordinge to the trueth) ouer them that do soch.

Mace New Testament (1729)
but we know that the judgment of God against those who commit such crimes, is just.

New English Translation
Now we know that God's judgment is in accordance with truth against those who practice such things.

New King James Version
But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.

Simplified Cowboy Version
Don't think you can hide your sins by pointing out someone else's. God cannot be fooled by such feebleness.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.

Legacy Standard Bible
And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.

Contextual Overview

¹ You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. ² And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. ³ Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God's judgment when you do the same things? ⁴ Don't you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? ⁵ But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God's righteous judgment will be revealed. ⁶ He will judge everyone according to what they have done. ⁷ He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. ⁸ But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. ⁹ There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. ¹⁰ But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

judgment: Romans 2:5, Romans 3:4, Romans 3:5, Romans 9:14, Genesis 18:25, Job 34:17-19, Job 34:23, Psalms 9:4, Psalms 9:7, Psalms 9:8, Psalms 11:5-7, Psalms 36:5, Psalms 36:6, Psalms 96:13, Psalms 98:9, Psalms 145:17, Isaiah 45:19, Isaiah 45:21, Jeremiah 12:1, Ezekiel 18:25, Ezekiel 18:29, Daniel 4:37, Zephaniah 3:5, Acts 17:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Revelation 15:3, Revelation 15:4, Revelation 16:5, Revelation 19:2

Reciprocal: Genesis 38:24 - let her Deuteronomy 32:4 - all his 2 Chronicles 23:13 - Treason Psalms 19:9 - judgments Psalms 119:39 - for thy Isaiah 28:17 - Judgment Isaiah 30:18 - for the Lord Jeremiah 5:3 - are not thine Jeremiah 7:9 - steal Matthew 7:1 - General Luke 6:37 - Judge John 5:30 - I judge John 16:11 - judgment Romans 3:19 - and all the 2 Corinthians 5:14 - because

Cross-References

Genesis 1:31
Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day.

Genesis 2:8
Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there he placed the man he had made.

Genesis 2:11
The first branch, called the Pishon, flowed around the entire land of Havilah, where gold is found.

Exodus 23:12
"You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but on the seventh day you must stop working. This gives your ox and your donkey a chance to rest. It also allows your slaves and the foreigners living among you to be refreshed.

Exodus 31:17
It is a permanent sign of my covenant with the people of Israel. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day he stopped working and was refreshed.'"

Deuteronomy 5:14
but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your oxen and donkeys and other livestock, and any foreigners living among you. All your male and female servants must rest as you do.

Isaiah 58:13
"Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don't pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the Lord 's holy day. Honor the Sabbath in everything you do on that day, and don't follow your own desires or talk idly.

John 5:17
But Jesus replied, "My Father is always working, and so am I."

Hebrews 4:4
We know it is ready because of the place in the Scriptures where it mentions the seventh day: "On the seventh day God rested from all his work."

Gill's Notes on the Bible

But we are sure that the judgment of God,.... By "the judgment of God", is not meant what is exercised on and towards men in this life, but what will follow after death; which is called judgment to come, is represented as certain, will be universal as to persons and things, and is here called "the judgment of God", in opposition to the judgment of men; and because it will be carried on by God only, who is omniscient and omnipotent, and will be definitive: this is and will be,

according to truth, against them which commit such things; in opposition to all hypocrisy and unrighteousness: and it may design the law and light of nature by which the Gentiles, the law of Moses by which the Jews, and the Gospel of Christ by which all have enjoyed the Gospel revelation, will be judged; or the truth of their own consciences in them all: now we may be sure of this judgment; and of its being according to truth, from reason, from Scripture, and from the being and perfections of God.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But we are sure - Greek, “We know.” That is, it is the common and admitted sentiment of mankind. It is known and believed by people generally that God will punish such crimes. It is implied in this declaration that this was known to the Jews, and it was particularly to the purpose of the apostle so to express himself as to include the Jews. They knew it because it was everywhere taught in the Old Testament, and it was the acknowledged doctrine of the nation. The design of the apostle here, says Calvin, is to take away the subterfuges of the hypocrite, lest he should pride himself if he obtained the praise of human beings, for a far more important trial awaited him at the bar of God. Outwardly he might appear well to people; but God searched the heart, and saw the secret as well as the open deeds of people, and they who practiced secretly what they condemned openly, could not expect to escape the righteous judgment of God. God, without respect of persons would punish wickedness, whether it was open, as among the Gentiles, or whether it was concealed under the guise of great regard for religion, as among the Jews.

The judgment of God - That God condemns it, and will punish it. He regards those who do these things as guilty, and will treat them accordingly.

According to truth - This expression is capable of two meanings. The Hebrews sometimes use it to denote truly or certainly. God will certainly judge and punish such deeds. Another meaning, which is probably the correct one here, is that God will judge those who are guilty of such things, not according to appearance, but in integrity, and with righteousness. He will judge people according to the real nature of their conduct, and not as their conduct may appear to people. The secret, as well as the open sinner therefore; the hypocrite, as well as the abandoned profligate, must expect to be judged according to their true character. This meaning comports with the design of the apostle, which is to show that the Jew, who secretly and hypocritically did the very things which he condemned in the Gentile, could not escape the righteous judgment of God.

Against him - That is, against every man, no matter of what age or nation.

Which commit such things - The crimes enumerated in Romans 1:0. The apostle is not to be understood as affirming that each and every individual among the Jews was guilty of the specific crimes charged on the pagan, but that they were as a people inclined to the same things. Even where they might be externally moral, they might be guilty of cherishing evil desires in their hearts, and thus be guilty of the offence, Matthew 5:28. When people desire to do evil, and are prevented by the providence of God, it is right to punish them for their evil intentions. The fact that God, prevents them from carrying their evil purposes into execution, does not constitute a difference between their real character and the character of those who are suffered to act out their wicked designs.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Romans 2:2. We are sure that the judgment of God, &c.] God is impartial, and will punish sin wheresoever he finds it. Transgression in a Jew is not less criminal than iniquity in a Gentile.