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Do you imagine, whoever you are, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do them yourself, you will escape the judgment of God?

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So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

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All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;
    be assured, they will not go unpunished.(A)

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The Lord detests all the proud of heart.(A)
    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.(B)

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32 They know God’s decree, that those who practice such things deserve to die, yet they not only do them but even applaud others who practice them.(A)

The Righteous Judgment of God

Therefore you are without excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others, for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things.(B)

32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death,(A) they not only continue to do these very things but also approve(B) of those who practice them.

God’s Righteous Judgment

You, therefore, have no excuse,(C) you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.(D)

When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape!(A)

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While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”(A) destruction will come on them suddenly,(B) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.(C)

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14 But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?”(A)

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14 Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?”

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33 You snakes, you brood of vipers! How can you escape the judgment of hell?[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 23.33 Gk Gehenna

33 “You snakes! You brood of vipers!(A) How will you escape being condemned to hell?(B)

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58 A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”

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58 A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.”

“Man, I am not!” Peter replied.

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53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?(A)

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53 Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?(A)

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19 He said, “Do not fear, greatly beloved; you are safe. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”(A)

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19 “Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,”(A) he said. “Peace!(B) Be strong now; be strong.”(C)

When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”(D)

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18 Because he despised the oath and broke the covenant, because he gave his hand and yet did all these things, he shall not escape.(A)

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18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Because he had given his hand in pledge(A) and yet did all these things, he shall not escape.

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15 But he rebelled against him by sending ambassadors to Egypt, that they might give him horses and a large army. Will he succeed? Can one escape who does such things? Can he break the covenant and yet escape?(A)

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15 But the king rebelled(A) against him by sending his envoys to Egypt(B) to get horses and a large army.(C) Will he succeed? Will he who does such things escape? Will he break the treaty and yet escape?(D)

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21 Be assured, the wicked will not go unpunished,
    but those who are righteous will escape.(A)

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21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
    but those who are righteous will go free.(A)

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21 These things you have done, and I have been silent;
    you thought that I was one just like yourself.
But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.(A)

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21 When you did these things and I kept silent,(A)
    you thought I was exactly[a] like you.
But I now arraign(B) you
    and set my accusations(C) before you.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 50:21 Or thought the ‘I am’ was