15 They show that the work of the law[a] is written on their hearts.(A) Their consciences confirm this. Their competing thoughts either accuse or even excuse them[b] 16 on the day when God judges(B) what people have kept secret, according to my gospel through Christ Jesus.(C)

Jewish Violation of the Law

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

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Footnotes

  1. 2:15 The code of conduct required by the law
  2. 2:15 Internal debate, either in a person or among the pagan moralists
  3. 2:17 Other mss read Look

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