Romans 2:14-16

God's Judgment and the Law

14 For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, x by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the work of the law is y written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them 16 z on that day when, a according to my gospel, God judges b the secrets of men c by Christ Jesus.

  1. Cross References
    Romans 1:19
    For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.
  2. Cross References
    Jeremiah 31:33
    But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord : I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
  3. Cross References
    Romans 3:6
    By no means! For then how could God judge the world?
    Romans 14:10
    Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.
    1 Corinthians 4:5
    Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
    Acts 10:42
    And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.
    Acts 17:31
    Because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.
  4. Cross References
    Romans 16:25
    Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
    2 Timothy 2:8
    Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel.
    Galatians 1:11
    For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel.
    1 Timothy 1:11
    In accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.
  5. Cross References
    Ecclesiastes 12:14
    For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.
  6. Cross References
    Romans 16:25
    Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
    1 Timothy 1:11
    In accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.
    2 Timothy 2:8
    Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel.
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