Romans 2:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You take pride in the Law, but you disobey the Law and bring shame to God.

Cross References

Leviticus 13:32

By that time, if the itch hasn't spread, if the hairs seem healthy, and if the itch is only skin deep,

Micah 3:11

You leaders accept bribes for dishonest decisions. You priests and prophets teach and preach, but only for money. Then you say, “The LORD is on our side. No harm will come to us.”

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood over by himself and prayed, “God, I thank you that I am not greedy, dishonest, and unfaithful in marriage like other people. And I am really glad that I am not like that tax collector over there.

John 5:45

Don't think that I will be the one to accuse you to the Father. You have put your hope in Moses, yet he is the very one who will accuse you.

Romans 2:17

Some of you call yourselves Jews. You trust in the Law and take pride in God.

Romans 3:2

It is good in a lot of ways! First of all, God's messages were spoken to the Jews.

Romans 3:27

What is left for us to boast about? Not a thing! Is it because we obeyed some law? No! It is because of faith.

Romans 9:4

They are the descendants of Israel, and they are also God's chosen people. God showed them his glory. He made agreements with them and gave them his Law. The temple is theirs and so are the promises that God made to them.