Romans 2:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

You surely wouldn't let them be killed when you destroy the evil ones. You are the judge of all the earth, and you do what is right.”

Job 34:23

And so, God doesn't need to set a time for judgment.

Psalm 145:17

Our LORD, everything you do is kind and thoughtful,

Psalm 9:4

You take your seat as judge, and your fair decisions prove that I was in the right.

Psalm 96:13

to the LORD. He is coming to judge all people on earth with fairness and truth.

Psalm 98:9

Let them worship the LORD! He is coming to judge everyone on the earth, and he will be honest and fair.

Isaiah 45:19

The LORD did not speak in a dark secret place or command Jacob's descendants to search for him in vain. The LORD speaks the truth, and this is what he says

Isaiah 45:21

“Why don't you get together and meet me in court? Didn't I tell you long ago what would happen? I am the only God! There are no others. I bring about justice, and have the power to save.

Jeremiah 12:1

Whenever I complain to you, LORD, you are always fair. But now I have questions about your justice. Why is life easy for sinners? Why are they successful?

Ezekiel 18:25

You people of Israel accuse me of being unfair! But listen—I'm not unfair; you are!

Ezekiel 18:29

But you still say that I am unfair. You are the ones who have done wrong and are unfair!

Daniel 4:37

That's why I say: “Praise and honour the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud.”

Zephaniah 3:5

All who do evil are shameless, but the LORD does right and is always fair. With the dawn of each day, God brings about justice.

Acts 17:31

He has set a day when he will judge the world's people with fairness. And he has chosen the man Jesus to do the judging for him. God has given proof of this to all of us by raising Jesus from death.

Romans 2:1

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.

Romans 2:3

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

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn and refuse to turn to God. So you are making things even worse for yourselves on that day when he will show how angry he is and will judge the world with fairness.

Romans 9:14

Are we saying that God is unfair? Certainly not!

Revelation 16:5

Then I heard the angel, who has power over water, say, “You have always been, and you always will be the holy God. You had the right to judge in this way.

Revelation 19:2

because his judgments are honest and fair. That filthy prostitute ruined the earth with shameful deeds. But God has judged her and made her pay the price for murdering his servants.”