Footnotes

1. Romans 2:12 He applieth that general accusation of mankind particularly both to the Gentiles, and to the Jews.
2. Romans 2:13 He preventeth an objection which might be made by the Jews, whom the Law doth not excuse, but condemns, because that not the hearing of the Law, but the keeping of the Law doth justify.
3. Romans 2:13 Shall be pronounced just before God’s judgment seat: which is true indeed, if any such could be found that had fulfilled the law: but seeing Abraham was not justified by the Law, but by faith, it followeth that no man can be justified by works.
4. Romans 2:14 He preventeth an objection which might be made by the Gentiles, who although they have not the Law of Moses, yet they have no reason whereby they may excuse their wickedness in that they have somewhat written in their hearts instead of a Law, as men that forbid, and punish some things as wicked, and command and commend other some as good.
5. Romans 2:14 Not simply, but in comparison of the Jews.
6. Romans 2:14 Command honest things, and forbid dishonest.
7. Romans 2:15 This knowledge is a natural knowledge.
8. Romans 2:16 God deferreth many judgments, which notwithstanding he will execute at their convenient time by Jesus Christ, with a most straight examination, not only of words and deeds, but of thoughts also, be they never so hidden or secret.
9. Romans 2:16 As this my doctrine witnesseth, which I am appointed to preach.