Romans 2:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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?

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Λογίζῃ δὲ τοῦτο, ὦ ἄνθρωπε, ὁ κρίνων τοὺς τὰ τοιαῦτα πράσσοντας, καὶ ποιῶν αὐτά, ὅτι σὺ ἐκφεύξῃ τὸ κρίμα τοῦ Θεοῦ;

Transliteration

You logizē de this, O anthrōpe, ho krinōn those ta toiauta prassontas, and poiōn them, that sy will ekpheuxē the krima of Theos?

Grammar Details

• *logizē*: verb, present indicative middle, 2nd person singular - you consider/reckon/think
• *de*: particle, postpositive - but/and/now
• *anthrōpe*: noun, vocative, masculine, singular - man/person
• *ho krinōn*: article + participle, present active, nominative, masculine, singular - the one judging
• *ta toiauta prassontas*: article + demonstrative pronoun + participle, present active, accusative, masculine, plural - the such things practicing/doing
• *poiōn*: participle, present active, nominative, masculine, singular - doing
• *sy*: personal pronoun, nominative, 2nd person singular - you
• *ekpheuxē*: verb, future indicative, 2nd person singular - you will escape
• *krima*: noun, accusative, neuter, singular - judgment
• *Theos*: noun, genitive, masculine, singular - God

Word Meanings

• *logizē*: consider/reckon/calculate/suppose
• *anthrōpe*: human/man/person
• *krinōn*: judging/discerning/evaluating/condemning
• *prassontas*: practicing/performing/doing repeatedly
• *poiōn*: doing/making/producing
• *ekpheuxē*: escape/flee from/avoid

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And do you think this, O man, who judges those who do such things, and do the same, that you shall escape the judgment of God?

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Thikest thou this O thou ma that iudgest them which do soche thinges and yet doest eve the very same yt thou shalt escape ye iudgemet of God?

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But thinkest thou this O thou man, that iudgest them which do soch thinges, and doest euen the very same thy selfe, that thou shalt escape ye iudgmet of God?

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And thinkest thou this, O thou man, that condemnest them which doe such thinges, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the iudgement of God?

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Thinkest thou this, O thou man that iudgest them whiche do such thynges, and doest the same thy selfe that thou shalt escape the iudgement of God?

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Do you think this, O man who judges those who practice such things, and do the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And dost thou think this, O man, who art judging those who such things are practising, and art doing them, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And reckonest thou this, O man, who judgest them that practise such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But you who are judging another for doing what you do yourself, are you hoping that God's decision will not take effect against you?

• World English Bible (2000)

  Do you think this, O man who judges those who practice such things, and do the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  And do you think, whoever you are, when you judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape God’s judgment?

Referenced Verses

• Rom 1:32-2:1 : 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. 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.
• Luke 12:14 : 14 But He said to him, "Man, who appointed Me as a judge or arbiter over you?"
• Luke 22:58 : 58 A little later someone else saw him and said, "You also are one of them." "Man, I am not!" Peter replied.
• Luke 22:60 : 60 But Peter replied, 'Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!' Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed.
• 1 Thess 5:3 : 3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
• Heb 2:3 : 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first declared by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.
• Heb 12:25 : 25 See to it that you do not reject the one who speaks. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?
• 2 Sam 10:3 : 3 the officials of the Ammonites said to Hanun, their lord, 'Do you really think David is honoring your father by sending comforters to you? Isn’t it rather to investigate, spy out the city, and overthrow it that David has sent his servants to you?'
• Job 35:2 : 2 Do you think this is justice, when you say, 'My righteousness is greater than God's'?
• Ps 50:21 : 21 These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought I was like you. But I will rebuke you and lay the case before your eyes.
• Ps 56:7 : 7 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, as they wait to take my life.
• Prov 11:21 : 21 Be assured, the wicked will not go unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.
• Prov 16:5 : 5 The Lord detests all who are proud in heart; be sure of this, they will not go unpunished.
• Ezek 17:15 : 15 But he rebelled against him by sending his messengers to Egypt to obtain horses and a great army. Will he prosper? Will he escape if he does such things? Can a person break a covenant and still escape?
• Ezek 17:18 : 18 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Though he gave his hand in pledge, he did all these things. He will not escape!
• Dan 10:19 : 19 He said, 'Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed. Peace to you; be strong now, be strong.' When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, 'Let my lord speak, for you have given me strength.'
• Matt 23:33 : 33 You serpents, you brood of vipers! How can you escape being sentenced to hell?
• Matt 26:53 : 53 Do you not think I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?