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Romans 2:15-23

15 since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.)

16 This will take place on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

17 The Jews and the Law
Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God;

18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;

19 if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark,

20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth—

21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

23 You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

Cross References for Romans 2:15-23

Proverbs 20:27 - The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:27

Genesis 3:8 - Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in th... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:8

Genesis 20:5 - Did he not say to me, ‘She is my sister,’ and didn’t she also say, ‘He is my brother’? I have d... Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5

Acts 24:16 - So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. Click to read the verse Acts 24:16 Click to read the verse Acts 24:16

Acts 23:1 - Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God i... Click to read the verse Acts 23:1 Click to read the verse Acts 23:1

Judges 1:7 - Then Adoni-Bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have picked up scr... Click to read the verse Judges 1:7 Click to read the verse Judges 1:7

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

Romans 1:20 - For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine natu... Click to read the verse Romans 1:20 Click to read the verse Romans 1:20

Genesis 42:21-22 - They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how dist... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:21-22 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:21-22

Genesis 42:22 - Reuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn’t listen! Now we ... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:22

John 8:9 - At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus... Click to read the verse John 8:9 Click to read the verse John 8:9

Genesis 50:15 - Joseph Reassures His Brothers When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said,... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:15

Titus 1:15 - To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is... Click to read the verse Titus 1:15 Click to read the verse Titus 1:15

2 Corinthians 5:11 - The Ministry of Reconciliation Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to pers... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11

Ecclesiastes 7:22 - for you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:22 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:22

1 Kings 2:44 - The king also said to Shimei, “You know in your heart all the wrong you did to my father David.... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:44 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:44

Acts 22:1 - 22 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.” Click to read the verse Acts 22:1 Click to read the verse Acts 22:1

Romans 9:1 - God’s Sovereign Choice I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in... Click to read the verse Romans 9:1 Click to read the verse Romans 9:1

Job 27:6 - I will maintain my righteousness and never let go of it; my conscience will not reproach me as ... Click to read the verse Job 27:6 Click to read the verse Job 27:6

1 John 3:19-21 - This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:19-21 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:19-21

1 Timothy 4:2 - Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a ho... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:2

Romans 1:18-19 - God’s Wrath Against Mankind The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godl... Click to read the verse Romans 1:18-19 Click to read the verse Romans 1:18-19

Genesis 3:8-11 - Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in th... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:8-11 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:8-11