King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
(For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For it is not merely the hearers of Torah whom God considers righteous; rather, it is the doers of what Torah says who will be made righteous in God’s sight.
Berean Standard Bible:
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.
American Standard Version:
for not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
(For{G1063} not{G3756} the hearers{G202} of the law{G3551} are just{G1342} before{G3844} God{G2316}, but{G235} the doers{G4163} of the law{G3551} shall be justified{G1344}.
Cross-References (KJV):
James 1:22
- But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
James 1:25
- But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
1 John 3:7
- Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
James 2:21
- Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
James 2:25
- Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent [them] out another way?
Romans 2:25
- For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
Galatians 2:16
- Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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Commentary for Romans 2:13
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G202
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀκροατής
Transliteration: akroatḗs
Pronunciation: ak-ro-at-ace'
Description: from (to listen; apparently an intensive of ἀκούω); a hearer (merely):--hearer. - Strong's Number: G3551
There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νόμος
Transliteration: nómos
Pronunciation: nom'-os
Description: from a primary (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals); law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle):--law. - Strong's Number: G1342
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δίκαιος
Transliteration: díkaios
Pronunciation: dik'-ah-yos
Description: from δίκη; equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively):--just, meet, right(-eous). - Strong's Number: G3844
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παρά
Transliteration: pará
Pronunciation: par-ah'
Description: a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of):--above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side…by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G235
There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλά
Transliteration: allá
Pronunciation: al-lah'
Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet. - Strong's Number: G4163
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ποιητής
Transliteration: poiētḗs
Pronunciation: poy-ay-tace'
Description: from ποιέω; a performer; specially, a "poet"; --doer, poet. - Strong's Number: G1344
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δικαιόω
Transliteration: dikaióō
Pronunciation: dik-ah-yo'-o
Description: from δίκαιος; to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent:--free, justify(-ier), be righteous.