Romans 2:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For when the Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things required by the law, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For when the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law to themselves:

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    (for{G1063} when{G3752} Gentiles{G1484} that have{G2192} not{G3361} the law{G3551} do{G4160} by nature{G5449} the things{G3588} of the law,{G3551} these,{G3778} not{G3361} having{G2192} the law,{G3551} are{G1526} the law{G3551} unto themselves;{G1438}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} when{G3752} the Gentiles{G1484}, which{G3588} have{G2192}{(G5723)} not{G3361} the law{G3551}, do{G4160}{(G5725)} by nature{G5449} the things{G3588} contained in the law{G3551}, these{G3778}, having{G2192}{(G5723)} not{G3361} the law{G3551}, are{G1526}{(G5748)} a law{G3551} unto themselves{G1438}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For if the gentyls which have no lawe do of nature the thynges contayned in the lawe: then they havynge no lawe are a lawe vnto them selves

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For yf the Gentyles which haue not the lawe, do of nature the thinges conteyned in the lawe, then they hauynge not the lawe, are a lawe vnto them selues,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For when the Gentiles which haue not the Lawe, doe by nature, the things conteined in the Lawe, they hauing not the Lawe, are a Lawe vnto themselues,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For when the Gentiles, which haue not the lawe, do of nature the thynges conteyned in the lawe: they hauing not the lawe, are a lawe vnto them selues.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    (for when Gentiles who don't have the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are a law to themselves,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    For, when nations that have not a law, by nature may do the things of the law, these not having a law -- to themselves are a law;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    (for when Gentiles that have not the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are the law unto themselves;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    (for when Gentiles that have not the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are the law unto themselves;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For when the Gentiles without the law have a natural desire to do the things in the law, they are a law to themselves;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    (for when Gentiles who don't have the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are a law to themselves,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For whenever the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature the things required by the law, these who do not have the law are a law to themselves.

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 2:12 : 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.
  • Ps 147:19-20 : 19 He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. 20 He has not done this for any other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah!
  • Acts 17:30 : 30 In the past, God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
  • Eph 2:12 : 12 were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise—think about these things.
  • Deut 4:7 : 7 For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
  • Rom 1:19-20 : 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
  • Rom 1:32 : 32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things but also approve of those who practice them.
  • Acts 10:35 : 35 but in every nation, the one who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him.
  • Acts 14:16 : 16 In past generations, he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways.
  • Rom 2:27 : 27 The one who is not physically circumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.
  • Rom 3:1-2 : 1 What advantage is there, then, in being a Jew? Or what benefit is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, they were entrusted with the very words of God.
  • 1 Cor 11:14 : 14 Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him?

Similar Verses (AI)

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    15 They demonstrate the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing or even defending them.

  • Rom 2:12-13
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    12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.

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  • Rom 2:26-28
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    26 So, if those who are uncircumcised keep the righteous requirements of the law, will their uncircumcision not be regarded as circumcision?

    27 The one who is not physically circumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

    28 For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical.

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    15 For the law brings wrath, and where there is no law, there is no transgression.

  • Rom 9:30-31
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    30 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, that is, a righteousness that is by faith;

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  • 1 Cor 9:21
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  • Gal 3:10-12
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  • Gal 2:15-16
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    15 We are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners,

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    20 Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

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  • Rom 7:7-8
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    7 What shall we say then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, 'You shall not covet.'

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    14 For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

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    1 Therefore, you have no excuse, O person, whoever you are who judges. For when you judge someone else, you condemn yourself, because you practice the same things you judge others for.

    2 We know that God's judgment is based on truth against those who practice such things.

    3 Do you think this, O person who judges those who practice such things, yet does the same yourself, that you will escape God’s judgment?

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    14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

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    3 For they are ignorant of the righteousness of God and seek to establish their own; they have not submitted to God’s righteousness.

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    9 We also know that the law is not made for the righteous but for the lawless and rebellious, the ungodly and sinners, the unholy and profane, those who strike their fathers and mothers, and murderers,

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    13 For sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law.

  • Gal 5:18
    71%

    18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

  • Rom 2:18
    71%

    18 and know His will and approve things that are excellent, being instructed from the law,

  • Rom 7:21-23
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    21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

    22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law;

    23 but I see another law at work in my members, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members.

  • Rom 8:2
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    2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.

  • Rom 3:28
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    28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

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    12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.

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    16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.

  • Rom 1:19-20
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    19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.

    20 For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

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    8 If you truly fulfill the royal law according to Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing well.

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    14 For sin will not rule over you, because you are not under the law but under grace.

  • 1 Thess 4:5
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    5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.

  • Rom 10:5
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    5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”

  • Rom 7:5
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    5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies, bearing fruit for death.

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    32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things but also approve of those who practice them.

  • Eph 4:17
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    17 Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their minds.

  • Gal 2:19
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    19 For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ.

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    10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.

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