Romans 2:13

Conservative English Version

God accepts those who obey his Law, but not those who simply hear it.

Cross References

Psalm 143:2

I am your servant. Don't try me in your court, because no one is innocent by your standards.

Jeremiah 11:6

Then the LORD told me to say to everyone on the streets of Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah: Pay attention to the commands in my agreement with you.

Ezekiel 20:11

I gave them my laws and teachings, so they would know how to live right.

Luke 18:14

Then Jesus said, "When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored."

Luke 8:21

Jesus answered, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message."

John 13:17

You know these things, and God will bless you, if you do them.

Acts 13:39

But everyone who has faith in Jesus is set free.

Romans 10:5

Moses said that a person could become acceptable to God by obeying the Law. He did this when he wrote, "If you want to live, you must do all that the Law commands."

Romans 2:25

Being circumcised is worthwhile, if you obey the Law. But if you don't obey the Law, you are no better off than people who are not circumcised.

Romans 3:20

God doesn't accept people simply because they obey the Law. No, indeed! All the Law does is to point out our sin.

Romans 3:23

All of us have sinned and fallen short of God's glory.

Romans 3:30

There is only one God, and he accepts Gentiles as well as Jews, simply because of their faith.

1 Corinthians 4:4

I don't know of anything against me, but that doesn't prove that I am right. The Lord is my judge.

Galatians 2:16

But we know that God accepts only those who have faith in Jesus Christ. No one can please God by simply obeying the Law. So we put our faith in Christ Jesus, and God accepted us because of our faith.

Galatians 5:4

And if you try to please God by obeying the Law, you have cut yourself off from Christ and his wonderful kindness.

Deuteronomy 4:1

Israel, listen to these laws and teachings! If you obey them, you will live, and you will go in and take the land that the LORD is giving you. He is the God your ancestors worshiped,

Deuteronomy 5:1

Moses called together the people of Israel and said: Today I am telling you the laws and teachings that you must follow, so listen carefully.

Deuteronomy 6:3

Pay attention, Israel! Our ancestors worshiped the LORD, and he promised to give us this land that is rich with milk and honey. Be careful to obey him, and you will become a successful and powerful nation.

James 1:27

Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.

1 John 2:29

You know that Christ always does right and that everyone who does right is a child of God.

1 John 3:7

Children, don't be fooled. Anyone who does right is good, just like Christ himself.