Romans 2:3

Verse

So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

American Standard Version (1901)

And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

Bible in Basic English

But you who are judging another for doing what you do yourself, are you hoping that God's decision will not take effect against you?

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

When you judge them do you really think that you however can avoid God's judgment?

Geneva Bible 1599

And thinkest thou this, O thou man, that condemnest them which doe such thinges, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the iudgement of God?

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

So, you who say God should punish others for doing evil things yet you do evil things yourself, ◄you should certainly not think that you yourself will be able to escape from being punished by God!/do you think that you yourself will be able to escape from being punished by God?► [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

But consider this, you person, you who judge those who practice such things although you do the same things. Will you escape from the judgment of God?

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Do you think this, O man who judges those who practice such things, and do the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?

Young's Literal Translation

And dost thou think this, O man, who art judging those who such things are practising, and art doing them, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

Context

God’s Righteous Judgment

²And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.³So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?⁴Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

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Summary

In Romans 2:3, Paul addresses the issue of judgment and hypocrisy, warning against self-righteousness. He points out that when people judge others for their wrongdoing while doing the same things themselves, they are storing up God's judgment for themselves. This verse serves as a reminder that no one is exempt from God's righteous judgment, and it challenges believers to examine their own hearts and actions before condemning others. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of humility, repentance, and genuine transformation in the sight of God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same,.... Some men may be so vain as to imagine, that though they do the same things which they condemn in others, they shall escape the judgment of God: but such will find themselves most sadly mistaken; there is no avoiding the general judgment; all men must come to it; there will be no eluding it through craftiness and deceit, through bribery and corruption; there will be no escaping condign punishment, through might in the criminal, or through the judge's ignorance of his crimes, or want of ability and power to punish.