Romans 2:3

So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Paul addresses a hypothetical interlocutor who condemns others while practicing the same acts. He places this challenge between declarations of God’s truthful judgment and His patient kindness.

The words — κρίνων (krinōn) translates literally to judging, while λογίζῃ (logizē) means suppose you. The phrasing constructs a rhetorical question about the futility of escaping divine assessment.

The thread — The text connects to Romans 1:32 regarding those who continue in such deeds, and flows directly into Romans 2:4 regarding the purpose of divine patience.

Why it lands — The verse asks the reader to acknowledge that condemning others while committing identical acts provides no exemption from God’s judgment.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

Cross-references

Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
Luke 12:14 But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”
Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?
2 Samuel 10:3 the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?”
Job 35:2 “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’
Psalms 50:21 You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face.
Proverbs 11:21 Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Ezekiel 17:15 But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’
Daniel 10:19 “Do not be afraid, you who are highly precious,” he said. “Peace be with you! Be strong now; be very strong!” As he spoke with me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”