Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, New Living Translation You are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for people who are lost in darkness. English Standard Version and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Berean Standard Bible if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness, Berean Literal Bible and you are persuaded that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light to those in darkness, King James Bible And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, New King James Version and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, New American Standard Bible and are confident that you yourself are a guide to people who are blind, a light to those in darkness, NASB 1995 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, NASB 1977 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Legacy Standard Bible and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Amplified Bible and [if you] are confident that you are a [qualified] guide to the blind [those untaught in theology], a light to those who are in darkness, Christian Standard Bible and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness, Holman Christian Standard Bible and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness, American Standard Version and art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness, Contemporary English Version You are sure that you are a guide for the blind and a light for all who are in the dark. English Revised Version and art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness, GOD'S WORD® Translation You are confident that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in the dark, Good News Translation you are sure that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in darkness, International Standard Version and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness, Majority Standard Bible if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness, NET Bible and if you are convinced that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, New Heart English Bible and are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Webster's Bible Translation And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them who are in darkness, Weymouth New Testament and have persuaded yourself that, as for you, you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, World English Bible and are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand have confidence that you yourself are a leader of blind ones, a light of those in darkness, Berean Literal Bible and you are persuaded that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light to those in darkness, Young's Literal Translation and hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of blind ones, a light of those in darkness, Smith's Literal Translation And art persuaded thou thyself to be a guide of the blind, a light of them in darkness, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleArt confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness, Catholic Public Domain Version you become confident within yourself that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, New American Bible and if you are confident that you are a guide for the blind and a light for those in darkness, New Revised Standard Version and if you are sure that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you have confidence in yourself that you are a guide of the blind and a light to them who are in darkness, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And you are confident yourself that you are a leader of the blind and a light of those who are in darkness, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentif you are also confident that you yourself are a guide for the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Godbey New Testament and persuade yourself that you are a guide of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness, an instructor of the ignorant, Haweis New Testament and hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness, Mace New Testament you think you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Weymouth New Testament and have persuaded yourself that, as for you, you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Worrell New Testament and have become confident that you are a guide of the blind, a light to those in darkness, Worsley New Testament and art persuaded that thou art a guide of the blind, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Jews and the Law…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, 20an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth—… Cross References Matthew 15:14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” John 9:39-41 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” Matthew 23:16-24 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... Luke 6:39 Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? Isaiah 42:6-7 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 56:10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber. 1 Corinthians 1:20-25 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? / For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. / Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom, ... 1 Corinthians 8:1-2 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. / The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 3:14-16 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, 1 John 2:11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ Treasury of Scripture And are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, art confident. Proverbs 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Isaiah 5:21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Isaiah 56:10 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. a light. Isaiah 49:6,9,10 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth… Matthew 4:16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Jump to Previous Belief Blind Confidence Confident Convinced Dark Darkness Guide Light Ones Persuaded Sure ThyselfJump to Next Belief Blind Confidence Confident Convinced Dark Darkness Guide Light Ones Persuaded Sure ThyselfRomans 2 1. No excuse for sin.6. No escape from judgment. 14. Gentiles cannot; 17. nor Jews. if you are convinced This phrase addresses the self-assurance and confidence of the Jewish people in their spiritual status and knowledge of the law. Historically, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God (Romans 3:2), which gave them a sense of spiritual superiority. This confidence, however, is challenged by Paul, who emphasizes that mere possession of the law does not equate to righteousness (Romans 2:13). that you are a guide for the blind a light for those in darkness Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, addressing the Jewish Christians in Rome, emphasizing the importance of living out the law rather than merely knowing it. 2. Jewish Christians in Rome The primary audience of this letter, who were struggling with the balance between the law and faith in Christ. 3. The Blind Symbolically refers to those who are spiritually unaware or ignorant of God's truth. 4. Darkness Represents the state of spiritual ignorance or sin, contrasting with the light of God's truth. 5. The Law The Jewish law, which the Jewish Christians were familiar with and often relied upon for righteousness. Teaching Points Spiritual ResponsibilityAs believers, we are called to be guides and lights, leading others to Christ through our actions and words. Authentic Living Knowledge of the law or scripture is not enough; it must be lived out in daily life to truly guide others. Humility in Guidance Recognize that our ability to guide others comes from God’s wisdom, not our own understanding. Self-Examination Regularly assess whether our lives reflect the light of Christ or if we are merely professing knowledge without action. Dependence on Christ Acknowledge that Jesus is the true light, and our role is to reflect His light to those in darkness.(19) A guide of the blind.--Comp. Matthew 15:14, "They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind," et seq.Verses 19, 20. - And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and of the truth in the Law. Here the form (μόρφωσις) does not mean the mere outward show, but the real representation in concrete form of knowledge and truth. The Jew had that; and the Law itself is by no means disparaged because the Jew presumed on it without keeping it (cf. Romans 7:12). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [if you]τε (te) Conjunction Strong's 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. are convinced [that] πέποιθάς (pepoithas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. you σεαυτὸν (seauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4572: Of yourself. are εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a guide ὁδηγὸν (hodēgon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3595: A leader, guide; met: an instructor, teacher. From hodos and hegeomai; a conductor (teacher). for [the] blind, τυφλῶν (typhlōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 5185: Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind. a light φῶς (phōs) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5457: Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. for those τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. darkness, σκότει (skotei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4655: Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. Links Romans 2:19 NIVRomans 2:19 NLT Romans 2:19 ESV Romans 2:19 NASB Romans 2:19 KJV Romans 2:19 BibleApps.com Romans 2:19 Biblia Paralela Romans 2:19 Chinese Bible Romans 2:19 French Bible Romans 2:19 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 2:19 And are confident that you yourself (Rom. Ro) |
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