14 So, when Gentiles, who do not by nature have the law,(A) do[a] what the law demands, they are a law to themselves even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the work of the law[b] is written on their hearts.(B) Their consciences confirm this. Their competing thoughts either accuse or even excuse them[c] 16 on the day when God judges(C) what people have kept secret, according to my gospel through Christ Jesus.(D)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 2:14 Or who do not have the law, instinctively do
  2. 2:15 The code of conduct required by the law
  3. 2:15 Internal debate, either in a person or among the pagan moralists

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.29
Save: $1.70 (21%)
CSB Outreach Bible, Large Print Edition
CSB Outreach Bible, Large Print Edition
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $5.99
Save: $2.00 (25%)
3.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Study Bible, Brown Genuine Leather
CSB Study Bible, Brown Genuine Leather
Retail: $89.99
Our Price: $56.99
Save: $33.00 (37%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $16.00 (46%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Mahogany LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Mahogany LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $44.99
Save: $25.00 (36%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $23.99
Save: $56.00 (70%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars