Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; New Living Translation You know what he wants; you know what is right because you have been taught his law. English Standard Version and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; Berean Standard Bible if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; Berean Literal Bible and you know His will and approve the things being superior, being instructed out of the Law, King James Bible And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; New King James Version and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, New American Standard Bible and know His will and distinguish the things that matter, being instructed from the Law, NASB 1995 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, NASB 1977 and know His will, and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, Legacy Standard Bible and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, Amplified Bible and [if you claim to] know His will and approve the things that are essential or have a sense of what is excellent, based on your instruction from the Law, Christian Standard Bible and know his will, and approve the things that are superior, being instructed from the law, Holman Christian Standard Bible know His will, and approve the things that are superior, being instructed from the law, American Standard Version and knowest his will, and approvest the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, Contemporary English Version By reading the Scriptures you learn how God wants you to behave, and you discover what is right. English Revised Version and knowest his will, and approvest the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, GOD'S WORD® Translation know what he wants, and distinguish right from wrong because you have been taught Moses' Teachings. Good News Translation you know what God wants you to do, and you have learned from the Law to choose what is right; International Standard Version and know his will, and approve of what is best because you have been instructed in the Law; Majority Standard Bible if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; NET Bible and know his will and approve the superior things because you receive instruction from the law, New Heart English Bible and know his will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, Webster's Bible Translation And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law, Weymouth New Testament and know the supreme will, and can test things that differ--being a man who receives instruction from the Law-- World English Bible know his will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand know the will, and approve the distinctions, being instructed out of the Law, Berean Literal Bible and you know His will and approve the things being superior, being instructed out of the Law, Young's Literal Translation and dost know the will, and dost approve the distinctions, being instructed out of the law, Smith's Literal Translation And knowest the will, and triest things differing, being sounded out of the law; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd knowest his will, and approvest the more profitable things, being instructed by the law, Catholic Public Domain Version and you have known his will, and you demonstrate the more useful things, having been instructed by the law: New American Bible and know his will and are able to discern what is important since you are instructed from the law, New Revised Standard Version and know his will and determine what is best because you are instructed in the law, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd because you know his will, and know the things which must be observed, which you have learned from the law, Aramaic Bible in Plain English You who know his will and discern what is right, you who are taught from The Written Law, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand know his will, and approve what is excellent, being instructed by the law: Godbey New Testament and know his will, and approve the things which are excellent, being taught by the law; Haweis New Testament and knowest the will of God, and bringest to the test the things that are different, being instructed out of the law; Mace New Testament you know the divine will, and what is contrary thereto, having been educated in the law: Weymouth New Testament and know the supreme will, and can test things that differ--being a man who receives instruction from the Law-- Worrell New Testament and understand His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, Worsley New Testament and knowest his will, and approvest things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Jews and the Law17Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; 18if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,… Cross References Psalm 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. Psalm 119:27 Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. Psalm 119:125 I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. Psalm 119:144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. Psalm 119:169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. Deuteronomy 4:8 And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today? Deuteronomy 4:6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” Nehemiah 9:13 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. Isaiah 42:21 The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious. Isaiah 51:7 Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. John 7:17 If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. Treasury of Scripture And know his will, and approve the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; knowest. Deuteronomy 4:8 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day? Nehemiah 9:13,14 Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: … Psalm 147:19,20 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel… Philippians 1:10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. being instructed. Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 119:98-100,104,105,130 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me… Jump to Previous Approve Desires Differ Different Distinctions Essential Excellent Instructed Instruction Judge Law Receives Superior Supreme TestJump to Next Approve Desires Differ Different Distinctions Essential Excellent Instructed Instruction Judge Law Receives Superior Supreme TestRomans 2 1. No excuse for sin.6. No escape from judgment. 14. Gentiles cannot; 17. nor Jews. if you know His will This phrase emphasizes the importance of understanding God's desires and commands. In the Jewish context, knowing God's will was closely tied to the study of the Torah, which was seen as the ultimate guide for living a life pleasing to God. The concept of knowing God's will is also echoed in other scriptures, such as Ephesians 5:17, where believers are encouraged to understand what the Lord's will is. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but involves a deep, personal relationship with God, as seen in the life of Jesus, who perfectly knew and fulfilled the Father's will (John 6:38). and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the Jewish believers in Rome, emphasizing the importance of living according to God's will as revealed in the law. 2. Jewish Believers in Rome The primary audience of this letter, they are familiar with the law and are being reminded of their responsibility to live by it. 3. The Law Refers to the Mosaic Law, which was given to the Israelites and serves as a guide for righteous living. 4. God's Will The divine purpose and commandments that believers are called to understand and follow. 5. Rome The city where the recipients of this letter reside, a place of significant cultural and religious diversity. Teaching Points Understanding God's WillAs believers, it is crucial to seek a deep understanding of God's will through diligent study of the Scriptures and prayer. Approving What is Superior We are called to discern and choose what is excellent and aligns with God's standards, rejecting what is inferior or contrary to His will. Instruction by the Law The law serves as a tutor, guiding us in righteousness. We should embrace its teachings and allow them to shape our lives. Living Out Our Knowledge Knowledge of God's will is not enough; we must actively apply it in our daily lives, demonstrating our faith through our actions. The Role of the Holy Spirit While the law instructs us, the Holy Spirit empowers us to live according to God's will, transforming our hearts and minds.(18) His will.--Literally, the will--i.e., "the supreme will." Approvest the things that are more excellent.--Probably rightly given in the Authorised version, though the marginal rendering also is possible, "triest the things that differ"--i.e., "art able to discriminate between good and evil." Being instructed.--With reference to the constant reading of the Law in the synagogue. Verse 18. - And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent (δοκιμάζεις τὰ διαφέροντα, a phrase capable also of the meaning, "provest the things which differ," i.e. distinguishest between right and wrong; for δοκιμάζειν may mean either "to prove," or "to approve" after trial, and τὰ διαφέροντα either "things which differ," or "things which surpass." Exactly the same expression occurs in Philippians 1:10, with the same uncertainty of meaning. The difference is unimportant, both interpretations coming to the same thing), being instructed (κατηχούμενος, which implies regular training, whether catechetically in youth, or through rabbinical and synagogic teaching) out of the Law. So far the Jew's own claims on the ground of his own position have been touched on; what follows expresses his attitude with regard to others. We may observe throughout a vein of irony.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [if you]καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. know γινώσκεις (ginōskeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. [His] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. will θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2307: An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. approve δοκιμάζεις (dokimazeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. of what τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is superior διαφέροντα (diapheronta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1308: From dia and phero; to bear through, i.e. transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. to toss about; subjectively, to 'differ', or surpass. because you are instructed κατηχούμενος (katēchoumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2727: To instruct orally, teach, inform. From kata and echos; to sound down into the ears, i.e. to indoctrinate or to apprise of. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Law; νόμου (nomou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. Links Romans 2:18 NIVRomans 2:18 NLT Romans 2:18 ESV Romans 2:18 NASB Romans 2:18 KJV Romans 2:18 BibleApps.com Romans 2:18 Biblia Paralela Romans 2:18 Chinese Bible Romans 2:18 French Bible Romans 2:18 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 2:18 And know his will and approve (Rom. Ro) |
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