Romans 2:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the form of knowledge and truth—

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, who have the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    a corrector{G3810} of the foolish,{G878} a teacher{G1320} of babes,{G3516} having{G2192} in{G1722} the law{G3551} the form{G3446} of knowledge{G1108} and{G2532} of the truth;{G225}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    An instructor{G3810} of the foolish{G878}, a teacher{G1320} of babes{G3516}, which hast{G2192}{(G5723)} the form{G3446} of knowledge{G1108} and{G2532} of the truth{G225} in{G1722} the law{G3551}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    an informer of them which lacke discrecio a teacher of vnlearned which hast the ensample of that which ought to be knowen and of the truth in the lawe.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    an enformer of ye vnwyse: a teacher of ye symple: which hast the ensample of knowlege & of the trueth in the lawe.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    An instructer of them which lacke discretion, a teacher of the vnlearned, which hast the forme of knowledge, & of the truth in ye Law.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    An infourmer of them whiche lacke discretion, a teacher of the vnlearned: which hast the fourme of knowledge, & of the trueth in the lawe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babies, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    an instructor of foolish ones, a teacher of babes, having the form of the knowledge and of the truth in the law.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    A teacher of the foolish, having in the law the form of knowledge and of what is true;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babies, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    an educator of the senseless, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the essential features of knowledge and of the truth–

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Tim 3:5 : 5 They will have a form of godliness but deny its power. Stay away from such people.
  • Titus 1:16 : 16 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
  • 2 Tim 1:13 : 13 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, with faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  • Rom 6:17 : 17 But thanks be to God that, though you were slaves of sin, you obeyed from the heart the pattern of teaching to which you were entrusted.
  • 1 Cor 3:1 : 1 And I, brothers and sisters, could not speak to you as spiritual people but as those who are worldly, as infants in Christ.
  • Matt 11:25 : 25 At that time Jesus said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.'
  • Heb 5:13 : 13 For everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is still an infant.
  • 1 Pet 2:2 : 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk so that by it you may grow in your salvation,

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Rom 2:17-19
    3 verses
    85%

    17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew, and rely on the law and boast in God,

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

    19 and are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,

  • Rom 2:21-23
    3 verses
    80%

    21 You then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

    22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

    23 You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

  • 1 Tim 1:6-8
    3 verses
    76%

    6 Some have departed from these and turned aside to meaningless talk.

    7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or what they so confidently affirm.

    8 Now we know that the law is good if one uses it properly.

  • 2 Tim 3:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6 They are the kind who creep into homes and capture weak-willed women who are burdened with sins and led astray by various desires.

    7 Always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

  • 2 Tim 3:14-15
    2 verses
    72%

    14 But you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you have learned it.

    15 And from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

  • Heb 5:12-13
    2 verses
    71%

    12 By this time you ought to be teachers, but instead you need someone to teach you again the elementary truths of God's word, and you need milk, not solid food.

    13 For everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is still an infant.

  • Isa 28:9
    71%

    9 Who is He trying to teach knowledge to? Who is He explaining His message to? To those just weaned from milk, those just taken from the breast?

  • 2 Tim 2:25
    69%

    25 Gently instruct those who oppose you, in the hope that God might grant them repentance, leading them to a knowledge of the truth.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-16
    3 verses
    69%

    14 Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

    15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

    16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

  • Eph 4:20-21
    2 verses
    69%

    20 But that is not the way you learned Christ,

    21 if indeed you have heard him and were taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus.

  • Rom 2:1-3
    3 verses
    68%

    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?

  • 1 Tim 6:3-4
    2 verses
    68%

    3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,

    4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and arguments about words, which result in envy, strife, slander, and evil suspicions.

  • Prov 22:20
    68%

    20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge?

  • 1 Tim 4:6
    68%

    6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

  • Prov 4:2
    68%

    2 For I give you good teaching; do not abandon my instruction.

  • Titus 2:7
    68%

    7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    67%

    4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • 2 Tim 3:10
    67%

    10 But you have closely followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, and endurance.

  • 1 Cor 14:20
    67%

    20 Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in regard to evil, but in your thinking be mature.

  • Mal 2:8
    67%

    8 But you have turned aside from the way, and by your teaching have caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant with Levi, says the Lord of Hosts.

  • Prov 6:23
    67%

    23 For the commandment is a lamp, the teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life.

  • 2 Cor 11:19
    67%

    19 For you gladly put up with fools, since you are so wise.

  • Prov 9:9
    67%

    9 Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

  • 1 Cor 3:18
    67%

    18 Let no one deceive themselves. If anyone among you thinks they are wise in this age, let them become foolish so that they may become wise.

  • Prov 16:22
    67%

    22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Job 4:3
    67%

    3 Look, you have instructed many, and you have strengthened weak hands.

  • 1 Cor 4:6
    66%

    6 Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another.

  • Titus 2:1
    66%

    1 As for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound teaching.

  • Titus 3:11
    66%

    11 Knowing that such a person is warped, sinful, and self-condemned.

  • Gal 3:1
    66%

    1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes, Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

  • Eph 4:14
    66%

    14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit.

  • Titus 1:10-11
    2 verses
    66%

    10 For there are many who are rebellious, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party.

    11 They must be silenced because they are upsetting whole households by teaching things they should not for the sake of dishonest gain.

  • Rom 2:27
    66%

    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.