But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise (A)the riches of His goodness, (B)forbearance, and (C)longsuffering, (D)not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

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Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 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? Or do you show contempt for the riches(A) of his kindness,(B) forbearance(C) and patience,(D) not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?(E)

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And we know that the judgment of God [a]rightly falls upon those who practice such things. But do you suppose this, [b](A)you foolish person who passes judgment on those who practice such things, and yet does them as well, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you think lightly of (B)the riches of His (C)kindness and [c](D)restraint and (E)patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:2 Lit is according to truth against
  2. Romans 2:3 Lit O
  3. Romans 2:4 I.e., from inflicting punishment