Romans 2:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

Some of you accuse others of doing wrong. But there is no excuse for what you do. When you judge others, you condemn yourselves, because you are guilty of doing the very same things.

Cross References

Luke 6:37

Jesus said: Don't judge others, and God won't judge you. Don't be hard on others, and God won't be hard on you. Forgive others, and God will forgive you.

Romans 2:3

Do you really think God won't punish you, when you behave exactly like the people you accuse?

Romans 9:20

But, my friend, I ask, “Who do you think you are to question God? Does the clay have the right to ask the potter why he shaped it the way he did?

James 4:11

My friends, don't say cruel things about others! If you do, or if you condemn others, you are condemning God's Law. And if you condemn the Law, you put yourself above the Law and refuse to obey either it

James 2:20

Does some stupid person want proof that faith without deeds is useless?

Luke 19:22

“You worthless servant!” the king told him. “You have condemned yourself by what you have just said. You knew I am a hard man, taking what isn't mine and harvesting what I've not planted.

1 Corinthians 7:16

And besides, how do you know if you will be able to save your husband or wife who isn't a follower?

Luke 12:14

Jesus answered, “Who gave me the right to settle arguments between you and your brother?”

Romans 2:2

We know that God is right to judge everyone who behaves in this way.

Romans 3:9

What does all this mean? Does it mean that we Jews are better off than the Gentiles? No, it doesn't! Jews, as well as Gentiles, are ruled by sin, just as I have said.

Romans 14:22

What you believe about these things should be kept between you and God. You are fortunate, if your actions don't make you have doubts.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us.