Romans 2:2-4

New International Version

²Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. ³So 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? ⁴Or 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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Romans 2:2-4

English Standard Version

²We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. ³Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? ⁴Or do you presume on ^(A)the riches of his kindness and ^(B)forbearance and ^(C)patience, ^(D)not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

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Romans 2:2-4

New American Standard Bible

²And we know that the judgment of God ^[a]rightly falls upon those who practice such things. ³But 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? ⁴Or 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

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

Romans 2:2-4

King James Version

²But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.

³And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

⁴Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

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Romans 2:2-4

New King James Version

²But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. ³And 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? ⁴Or 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?