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15 They show that the essential requirements of the Law are written in their hearts and are operating there, with which their consciences (sense of right and wrong) also bear witness; and their [moral] [a]decisions (their arguments of reason, their condemning or approving [b]thoughts) will accuse or perhaps defend and excuse [them]

16 On that day when, as my Gospel proclaims, God by Jesus Christ will judge men in regard to [c]the things which they conceal (their hidden thoughts).(A)

17 But if you bear the name of Jew and rely upon the Law and pride yourselves in God and your relationship to Him,

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:15 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament.
  2. Romans 2:15 Henry Alford, The Greek New Testament, with Notes.
  3. Romans 2:16 Henry Alford, The Greek New Testament, with Notes.

15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) 16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets(A) through Jesus Christ,(B) as my gospel(C) declares.

The Jews and the Law

17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;(D)

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