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Romans 2:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But here's what we know for sure, when God judges people who do wrong, his judgment is based on what actually happened, not rumors or assumptions.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's judgment hits different because it's based on straight facts, not opinions.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans from Corinth to address the universal problem of sin and the need for God's righteousness, speaking to both Jewish and Gentile believers in a diverse and often divided church. In Romans chapter 2, Paul builds on his earlier description of human wickedness in chapter 1, warning against self-righteous judgment by emphasizing that God's judgment is fair and based on truth, applying equally to all who practice sin. This context reflects the cultural tensions in Rome, where moral hypocrisy was common among religious people who judged others without examining their own lives.

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