1 Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest dost practise the same things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- thou art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- inexcusable G379 (ἀναπολόγητος) — indefensible
- O G5599 (ὦ) — as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note
of exclamation, oh
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- whosoever thou art G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that judgest G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that judgest G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- thou judgest G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- another G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- thou condemnest G2632 (κατακρίνω) — to judge against, i.e. sentence
- thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- thou that judgest G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- thou that judgest G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- doest G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- the same things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the same things G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
2 And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we are sure G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- the judgment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the judgment G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- against G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- them which commit G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- such things G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this,
i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
3 And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- thinkest thou G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- O G5599 (ὦ) — as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note
of exclamation, oh
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- that judgest G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- them which do G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- such things G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this,
i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- doest G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- shalt escape G1628 (ἐκφεύγω) — to flee out
- the judgment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the judgment G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- despisest thou G2706 (καταφρονέω) — to think against, i.e. disesteem
- the riches G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money,
possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially),
valuable bestowment
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- goodness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- goodness G5544 (χρηστότης) — usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or
demeanor)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- forbearance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- forbearance G463 (ἀνοχή) — self-restraint, i.e. tolerance
- longsuffering G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- longsuffering G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or
(subjectively) fortitude
- not knowing G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of
information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through
disinclination)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- the goodness G5543 (χρηστός) — employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or
morals)
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- leadeth G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive,
(reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively)
induce
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including
reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's)
decision)
5 but after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hardness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hardness G4643 (σκληρότης) — callousness, i.e. (figuratively) stubbornness
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- impenitent G279 (ἀμετανόητος) — unrepentant
- heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- treasurest up G2343 (θησαυρίζω) — to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively)
- unto thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the
mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable)
abhorrence); by implication punish…
- against G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- of wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the
mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable)
abhorrence); by implication punish…
- revelation G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
- of the righteous judgment G1341 (δικαιοκρισία) — a just sentence
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
6 who will render to every man according to his works:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- will render G591 (ἀποδίδωμι) — to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various
applications)
- to every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- deeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
7 to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- To them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- who by G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- patient continuance G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
- in well G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- doing G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- seek for G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
- immortality G861 (ἀφθαρσία) — incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence;
(figuratively) genuineness
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
8 but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be wrath and indignation,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- unto them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that are contentious G2052 (ἐριθεία) — properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication)
faction
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- do not obey G544 (ἀπειθέω) — to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely)
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- obey G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy,
to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or
passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
- unrighteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
- indignation G2372 (θυμός) — passion (as if breathing hard)
- wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the
mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable)
abhorrence); by implication punish…
9 tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that worketh evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Tribulation G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- anguish G4730 (στενοχωρία) — narrowness of room, i.e.
(figuratively) calamity
- upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- soul G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- that doeth G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- of the Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- and G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of the Gentile G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a
Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
10 but glory and honor and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- to every man G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that worketh G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- to the Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- and G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to the Gentile G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a
Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
11 for there is no respect of persons with God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- respect of persons G4382 (προσωποληψία) — partiality, i.e. favoritism
- with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
12 For as many as have sinned without the law shall also perish without the law: and as many as have sinned under the law shall be judged by the law;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- as many as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- have sinned G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- without law G460 (ἀνόμως) — lawlessly, i.e. (specially) not amenable to (the
Jewish) law
- shall G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- shall be judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
13 for not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the hearers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the hearers G202 (ἀκροατής) — a hearer
(merely)
- of the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- before G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- the doers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the doers G4163 (ποιητής) — a performer; specially, a "poet";
- shall be justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
14 (for when Gentiles that have not the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are the law unto themselves;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less
uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
- the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe;
specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication,
pagan)
- which have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- by nature G5449 (φύσις) — growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication)
natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort;
figuratively, native dispositi…
- the things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- contained in the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- contained in the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- a law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- unto themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
15 in that they show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness therewith, and their thoughts one with another accusing or else excusing them);Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- shew G1731 (ἐνδείκνυμι) — to indicate (by word or act)
- the work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- of the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- written G1123 (γραπτός) — inscribed (figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- conscience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- also bearing witness G4828 (συμμαρτυρέω) — to testify jointly, i.e. corroborate by
(concurrent) evidence
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- thoughts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- thoughts G3053 (λογισμός) — computation, i.e. (figuratively) reasoning (conscience,
conceit)
- the mean while G3342 (μεταξύ) — betwixt (of place or person); (of time)
as adjective, intervening, or (by implication) adjoining
- accusing G2723 (κατηγορέω) — to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some
offence
- or else G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- excusing G626 (ἀπολογέομαι) — to give an account
(legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
- one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
16 in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my gospel, by Jesus Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- shall judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- the secrets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the secrets G2927 (κρυπτός) — concealed, i.e. private
- of men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
17 But if thou bearest the name of a Jew, and restest upon the law, and gloriest in God,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- art called G2028 (ἐπονομάζω) — to name further, i.e. denominate
- a Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- restest G1879 (ἐπαναπαύομαι) — to settle on; literally (remain) or
figuratively (rely)
- in the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- makest thy boast G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
- of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
18 and knowest his will, and approvest the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- knowest G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
- approvest G1381 (δοκιμάζω) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to
approve
- the things that are more excellent G1308 (διαφέρω) — to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport;
usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively,
report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by…
- being instructed G2727 (κατηχέω) — to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication)
to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise
of
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
19 and art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- art confident that G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy,
to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or
passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
- thou thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- a guide G3595 (ὁδηγός) — a conductor (literally or figuratively
(teacher))
- of the blind G5185 (τυφλός) — opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically
or mentally)
- a light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural
or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
- of them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which are in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or
figuratively)
20 a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- An instructor G3810 (παιδευτής) — a trainer, i.e. teacher or (by implication)
discipliner
- of the foolish G878 (ἄφρων) — properly, mindless, i.e.
stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic,
(practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving
- a teacher G1320 (διδάσκαλος) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
- of babes G3516 (νήπιος) — not
speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded
person, an immature Christian
- which hast G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- the form G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the form G3446 (μόρφωσις) — formation, i.e. (by implication), appearance (semblance or
(concretely) formula)
- of knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
21 thou therefore that teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Thou G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- which teachest G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- teachest thou G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- thou that preachest G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially
divine truth (the gospel)
- a man should not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- steal G2813 (κλέπτω) — to filch
- dost thou steal G2813 (κλέπτω) — to filch
22 thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou rob temples?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Thou that sayest G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- a man should not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- commit adultery G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- dost thou commit adultery G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- thou that abhorrest G948 (βδελύσσω) — to be disgusted, i.e.
(by implication) detest (especially of idolatry)
- idols G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- idols G1497 (εἴδωλον) — an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god,
or (plural) the worship of such
- dost thou commit sacrilege G2416 (ἱεροσυλέω) — to be a temple-robber (figuratively)
23 thou who gloriest in the law, through thy transgression of the law dishonorest thou God?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- makest thy boast G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
- of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- breaking G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- breaking G3847 (παράβασις) — violation
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- dishonourest thou G818 (ἀτιμάζω) — to render infamous, i.e. (by implication) contemn or
maltreat
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you, even as it is written.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- is blasphemed G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe;
specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication,
pagan)
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
25 For circumcision indeed profiteth, if thou be a doer of the law: but if thou be a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision is become uncircumcision.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
- verily G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- profiteth G5623 (ὠφελέω) — to be useful, i.e. to benefit
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- thou keep G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- thou be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- a breaker G3848 (παραβάτης) — a violator
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- circumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e.
gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
26 If therefore the uncircumcision keep the ordinances of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be reckoned for circumcision?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- the uncircumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e.
gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
- keep G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on
guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey,
avoid
- the righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the righteousness G1345 (δικαίωμα) — an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or
decision
- of the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- shall not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- uncircumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e.
gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
- be counted G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
27 and shall not the uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who with the letter and circumcision art a transgressor of the law?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- shall not G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e.
gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- nature G5449 (φύσις) — growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication)
natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort;
figuratively, native dispositi…
- if it fulfil G5055 (τελέω) — to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a
debt)
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the letter G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural
learning
- circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
- dost transgress G3848 (παραβάτης) — a violator
28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- a Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- which is one G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- outwardly G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- outwardly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- outwardly G5318 (φανερός) — shining, i.e. apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter
(as adverb) publicly, externally
- neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- circumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- which is outward G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which is outward G5318 (φανερός) — shining, i.e. apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter
(as adverb) publicly, externally
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging
to Jehudah
- which is one G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- inwardly G2927 (κρυπτός) — concealed, i.e. private
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
- of the heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- in the letter G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural
learning
- whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- praise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable
thing
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very