Romans 2:2

"Therefore you are without excuse, O man, whoever you are who judge. For in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things."

Key Reflection

Paul is emphasizing that judgment of others reveals one's own sinfulness and lack of moral high ground. By condemning others, individuals reveal their own failures to live according to God’s standards, thus leaving them without a valid basis for criticism.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 2. But we are sure. Greek, "We know." That is, it is the common and admitted sentiment of mankind. It is known and believed by men 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 men, for a far more important trial awaited him at the bar of God.

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