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Romans 2:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You're out here bragging about knowing God's rules, but then you break them and make God look bad?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Don't be the person who talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk, it reflects poorly on God.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to address issues of sin, judgment, and salvation among both Jews and Gentiles in the early church. In Romans chapter 2, Paul is specifically challenging the Jewish people who boasted in the Law of Moses as a sign of their special status with God, yet frequently broke it through their actions, which he argues dishonors God. This context underscores Paul's broader argument that true righteousness comes from faith, not mere possession of the Law.

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