Romans 2:22

Verse

You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

American Standard Version (1901)

thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou rob temples?

Bible in Basic English

You who say that a man may not be untrue to his wife, are you true to yours? you who are a hater of images, do you do wrong to the house of God?

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou that sayest, men should not commit adultery, committest adultery: thou that abhorrest idols, committest sacrilege:

Free Bible Version

You tell people not to commit adultery, but are you committing adultery? You tell people not to worship idols, but do you profane temples?

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou that saist, A man should not commit adulterie, doest thou commit adulterie? thou that abhorrest idoles, committest thou sacrilege?

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

Translation for Translators

You who command people not to have sexual relations with someone to whom they are not married, it is disgusting that you commit adultery yourself! [RHQ] You who detest idols, it is disgusting that you rob temples where people worship idols! [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who hate idols, do you rob temples?

Noah Webster Bible

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

World English Bible

You who say a man shouldn’t commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

Young's Literal Translation

thou who art preaching not to steal, dost thou steal? thou who art saying not to commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou who art abhorring the idols, dost thou rob temples?

Context

The Jews and the Law

²¹you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?²²You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?²³You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

Sermons

The Food Question

T. Austin-Sparks

Summary

In Romans 2:22, Paul addresses the issue of hypocrisy among those who claim to follow God's commandments but fail to live according to His standards. He emphasizes the importance of aligning one's actions with one's beliefs, warning against the dishonor brought to God's name through hypocrisy. This verse serves as a reminder that true faith should be reflected in a consistent and genuine lifestyle, rather than mere outward appearances or religious rituals. Paul's message challenges believers to live authentically and with integrity, honoring God through their words and deeds.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

thou that abhorrest idols--as the Jews did ever after their captivity, though bent on them before. dost thou commit sacrilege?--not, as some excellent interpreters, "dost thou rob idol temples?" but more generally, as we take it, "dost thou profane holy things?" (as in Mat 21:12-13, and in other ways).

John Gill Bible Commentary

For the name of God is blasphemed,.... The being and perfections of God, such as his holiness, omniscience, and omnipotence, are denied, or evil spoken of; and also the law of God, and the forms of worship instituted by him: among the Gentiles through you: through their iniquities, who when they observe them, conclude that the God of Israel is not omniscient, or he would know, and take notice of these things; and that he is not holy, or he could not bear them; nor omnipotent, or he would revenge them: as it is written; the passage or passages referred to are not mentioned, but are perhaps Isa 52:5. In the former of these texts the words are, "they that rule over them make them to howl; saith the Lord, and my name continually every day is blasphemed"; which are spoken of the rulers of the people, either of their ecclesiastical or political rulers, or both; and so Aben Ezra interprets them of , "the great men of Israel"; and here by the apostle are applied to their doctors and wise men: and in the latter are these words, "thus saith the Lord God, I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for my holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the Heathen"; that is, by their unbecoming walk and conversation, and especially by the disagreeable conduct of their principal men: and the Jews own the same things, and complain of them in much the "same language the apostle here does, saying, "they disgrace the law before the people of the earth, (the common people, or else the Gentiles,) how? a wise man sits and expounds in the congregation, saying, thou shalt not lend upon usury, and he lends upon usury; he says, thou shalt not commit a robbery, and he commits a robbery; he says, , "thou shalt not steal, and he steals": says R. Berechiah, it happened to one man that his cloak was stolen from him, and he went before the judge about it, and he found it spread upon his bed or couch: and, says the same Rabbi, it happened to a certain man that his pot was stolen from him, and he went before the judge about it, and he found it upon his hearth: hence it is said, "as they were increased they sinned against me, therefore will I change their glory into shame", Hos 4:7 (d). (d) Debarim Rabba, sect. 2. fol. 236. 2.

Romans 2:22

The Jews and the Law

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

American Standard Version (1901)

thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou rob temples?

Bible in Basic English

You who say that a man may not be untrue to his wife, are you true to yours? you who are a hater of images, do you do wrong to the house of God?

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou that sayest, men should not commit adultery, committest adultery: thou that abhorrest idols, committest sacrilege:

Free Bible Version

You tell people not to commit adultery, but are you committing adultery? You tell people not to worship idols, but do you profane temples?

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou that saist, A man should not commit adulterie, doest thou commit adulterie? thou that abhorrest idoles, committest thou sacrilege?

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who hate idols, do you rob temples?

Noah Webster Bible

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

World English Bible

You who say a man shouldn’t commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

Young's Literal Translation

thou who art preaching not to steal, dost thou steal? thou who art saying not to commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou who art abhorring the idols, dost thou rob temples?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Romans 2:22

Verse

Context

The Jews and the Law

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Romans 2:22

The Jews and the Law

The Food Question

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes