Romans 2:2

But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.

But {G1161} we are sure {G1492} that {G3754} the judgment {G2917} of God {G2316} is {G2076} according {G2596} to truth {G225} against {G1909} them which commit {G4238} such things {G5108}.

We know that God’s judgment lands impartially on those who do such things;

And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.

And we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against them that practise such things.

Context

In Romans chapter 2, the Apostle Paul shifts his focus from describing the sins of the Gentile world (as in Romans 1) to addressing those who judge others. While not explicitly naming them, he seems to be speaking primarily to those within the Jewish community, or perhaps anyone who felt morally superior and condemned others while engaging in similar behaviors themselves. Verse 2 serves as a foundational statement establishing the nature of God's righteous judgment, contrasting it sharply with superficial or hypocritical human judgment.

Key Themes

  • God's Impartial Judgment: The verse asserts the certainty and fairness of God's judgment. It is not based on external status, religious affiliation, or judging others, but on one's actual deeds.
  • Judgment According to Truth: God's evaluation is based on reality (aletheia), seeing things exactly as they are, without deception or bias. This contrasts with human judgment which is often clouded by prejudice or incomplete information.
  • Accountability for Actions: The judgment is "against them which commit such things," referring back to the sinful actions described earlier and those the judgers themselves perform. This highlights personal responsibility before God. All who sin are subject to this judgment.
  • Certainty: The phrase "we are sure" emphasizes the absolute reliability and inevitability of God's true judgment.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "judgment" here is krima, which can mean a verdict, sentence, or condemnation. It carries the weight of a final decision from a divine judge. The word for "truth" is aletheia, signifying reality, fact, or sincerity. God's krima is based on aletheia – His verdict is based on the actual state of things, not on pretense or outward appearance.

Reflection

Romans 2:2 is a powerful reminder that God sees and judges according to truth. It serves as a stark warning against hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Instead of focusing on the faults of others, this verse calls us to humble self-examination, recognizing that we too are accountable before God for our actions. God judges every person impartially, based on the truth of their lives. This should lead us not to despair, but to seek His mercy and grace offered through Christ.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 9:7

    But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

  • Psalms 9:8

    And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

  • Zephaniah 3:5

    The just LORD [is] in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.

  • Psalms 145:17

    The LORD [is] righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

  • Jeremiah 12:1

    ¶ Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously?

  • Psalms 98:9

    Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

  • Psalms 96:13

    Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

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