Parallel Verses New International Version Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; King James Bible Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God, Darby Bible Translation But if *thou* art named a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast in God, World English Bible Indeed you bear the name of a Jew, and rest on the law, and glory in God, Young's Literal Translation Lo, thou art named a Jew, and dost rest upon the law, and dost boast in God, Romans 2:17 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBehold, thou art called a Jew - What the apostle had said in the preceding verses being sufficient to enforce conviction on the conscience of the Jew, he now throws off the cover, and openly argues with him in the most plain and nervous manner; asserting that his superior knowledge, privileges, and profession, served only to aggravate his condemnation. And that, in fact, he who, under all his greater advantages, transgressed the law of God, stood condemned by the honest Gentile, who, to the best of his knowledge obeyed it. Dr. Taylor. And restest in the law - Thou trustest in it for thy endless salvation. The word επαναπαυη, implies the strongest confidence of safety and security. Thou reposest thy whole trust and confidence in this law. And makest thy boast of God - That thou knowest his nature and attributes, which are not known to the Gentiles. The word, καυχασαι, implies the idea of exulting in any thing, as being a proper object of hope and dependence: and, when referred to God, it points out that He is the sure cause of hope, dependence, joy, and happiness; and that it is the highest honor to be called to know his name, and be employed in his service. As if the apostle had said: You rejoice in God as the object of your hope and dependence; you praise and magnify him; you account it your greatest honor that He is your God, and that you worship him. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge thou art. Psalm 135:4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure. Galatians 2:15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, Ephesians 2:11 Why remember, that you being in time past Gentiles in the flesh... restest. Romans 2:23 You that make your boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonor you God? Luke 10:28 And he said to him, You have answered right: this do, and you shall live. John 9:28,29 Then they reviled him, and said, You are his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples... makest. Isaiah 45:25 In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. Library September the Tenth Criticism and Piety"Thinkest thou, that judgest them that do such things, that thou shalt escape?" --ROMANS ii. 1-11. That is always my peril, to assume that by being severe with others I exculpate myself. I go on to the bench, and deliver sentence upon my brother, when my proper place is in the dock. And this is the subtlety of the snare, that I regard my criticisms and condemnations of other people as signs of my own innocence. This is the last refinement in temptation, and multitudes fall before its power. The … John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Coming Judgment of the Secrets of Men "If So be that the Spirit of God Dwell in You. Now if any Man have not the Spirit of Christ, He is None of His. " "If we Say that we have not Sinned, we Make Him a Liar, and his Word is not in Us. " Cross References Isaiah 48:2 you who call yourselves citizens of the holy city and claim to rely on the God of Israel-- the LORD Almighty is his name: Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes for money. Yet they look for the LORD's support and say, "Is not the LORD among us? No disaster will come upon us." John 5:39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, John 5:45 "But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set. John 9:28 Then they hurled insults at him and said, "You are this fellow's disciple! We are disciples of Moses! Romans 2:23 You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? Romans 2:28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 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