Not the hearers--but the doers (ου γαρ ο ακροαται--αλλ' ο ποιητα). The law was read in the synagogue, but there was no actual virt…

For not the hearers, etc. The same sentiment is implied in James 1:22; Matthew 7:21, 24; Luke 6:47.

The apost…

For not the hearers of the law.—The parenthesis should not be placed here (as is usual in the Authorized Version), but at…

The principle of impartiality has to face a problem as soon as the two groups, Jews and Gentiles, are considered together, for God has not dealt wi…

For not the hearers of the law are just before God
The apostle here shows, that the Jews were justly condemned, notw…

The Jews thought themselves a holy people, entitled to their privileges by right, while they were unthankful, rebellious, and unrighteous. But all …

1. After refuting the human judgment with which the Gentiles and Jews judged one another and commending God’s judgment, the Apostle now unde…