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Romans 2:17-25

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?

24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised.

Cross References for Romans 2:17-25

Isaiah 48:1 - Stubborn Israel “Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1

2 Corinthians 11:22 - Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham’s descendants? So am I. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22

Ephesians 2:11 - One in Christ Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:11

Romans 2:28 - A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. Click to read the verse Romans 2:28 Click to read the verse Romans 2:28

Matthew 3:9 - And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that ou... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:9

Matthew 8:11-12 - I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the ... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:11-12 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:11-12

Revelation 3:9 - I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, ... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:9

James 3:14 - But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or den... Click to read the verse James 3:14 Click to read the verse James 3:14

Romans 2:28-29 - A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. Click to read the verse Romans 2:28-29 Click to read the verse Romans 2:28-29

Micah 3:11 - Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes fo... Click to read the verse Micah 3:11 Click to read the verse Micah 3:11

Psalms 135:4 - For the Lord has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession. Click to read the verse Psalms 135:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 135:4

Romans 1:30 - slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they d... Click to read the verse Romans 1:30 Click to read the verse Romans 1:30

Romans 5:11 - Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we ... Click to read the verse Romans 5:11 Click to read the verse Romans 5:11

Romans 2:23 - You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? Click to read the verse Romans 2:23 Click to read the verse Romans 2:23

Luke 10:28 - “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” Click to read the verse Luke 10:28 Click to read the verse Luke 10:28

Zephaniah 3:11 - On that day you will not be put to shame for all the wrongs you have done to me, because I will... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:11 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:11

Romans 3:27 - Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:27 Click to read the verse Romans 3:27

John 8:41 - You are doing the things your own father does.” “We are not illegitimate children,” they protes... Click to read the verse John 8:41 Click to read the verse John 8:41

John 7:19 - Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?” Click to read the verse John 7:19 Click to read the verse John 7:19

Isaiah 48:1-2 - Stubborn Israel “Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1-2

Isaiah 45:25 - But in the Lord all the descendants of Israel will be found righteous and will exult. Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:25 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:25

Psalms 44:8 - In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 44:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 44:8

John 8:33 - They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can ... Click to read the verse John 8:33 Click to read the verse John 8:33

Isaiah 48:2 - you who call yourselves citizens of the holy city and rely on the God of Israel— the Lord Almig... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:2

Revelation 2:9 - I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9

Romans 9:32 - Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over th... Click to read the verse Romans 9:32 Click to read the verse Romans 9:32

John 9:28-29 - Then they hurled insults at him and said, “You are this fellow’s disciple! We are disciples of ... Click to read the verse John 9:28-29 Click to read the verse John 9:28-29

Revelation 3:1 - To the Church in Sardis “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:1 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:1

John 9:28 - Then they hurled insults at him and said, “You are this fellow’s disciple! We are disciples of ... Click to read the verse John 9:28 Click to read the verse John 9:28

Galatians 2:15 - “We who are Jews by birth and not ‘Gentile sinners’ Click to read the verse Galatians 2:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:15

Jeremiah 7:4-10 - Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lor... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:4-10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:4-10

John 5:45 - “But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hope... Click to read the verse John 5:45 Click to read the verse John 5:45

Philippians 3:3-7 - For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3-7 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3-7

Romans 9:4-7 - the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:4-7 Click to read the verse Romans 9:4-7