Romans 2:14

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:

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  • Rom 2:12 : 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;
  • Ps 147:19-20 : 19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.
  • Acts 17:30 : 30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
  • Eph 2:12 : 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
  • Deut 4:7 : 7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
  • Rom 1:19-20 : 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
  • Rom 1:32 : 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
  • Acts 10:35 : 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
  • Acts 14:16 : 16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
  • Rom 2:27 : 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?
  • Rom 3:1-2 : 1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
  • 1 Cor 11:14 : 14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

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