Romans 2:20

New International Reader's Version

You think you can make foolish people wise. You act like you’re teaching little children. You think that the law gives you all knowledge and truth.

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.

Romans 2:19

You think you know so much more than the people you teach. You think you’re helping blind people. You think you are a light for those in the dark.

Romans 3:31

Does faith make the law useless? Not at all! We agree with the law.

Romans 6:17

You used to be slaves of sin. But thank God that with your whole heart you obeyed the teachings you were given!

1 Corinthians 3:1

Brothers and sisters, I couldn’t speak to you as people who live by the Holy Spirit. I had to speak to you as people who were still following the ways of the world. You aren’t growing as Christ wants you to. You are still like babies.

2 Timothy 1:13

Follow what you heard from me as the pattern of true teaching. Follow it with faith and love because you belong to Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:5

They will act as if they were serving God. But what they do will show that they have turned their backs on God’s power. Have nothing to do with these people.

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God. But their actions show they don’t know him. They are hated by God. They refuse to obey him. They aren’t fit to do anything good.

Hebrews 5:13

Anyone who lives on milk is still a baby. That person does not want to learn about living a godly life.

James 3:1

My brothers and sisters, most of you shouldn’t become teachers. That’s because you know that those of us who teach will be held more accountable.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, you should long for the pure milk of God’s word. It will help you grow up as believers.