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Action Over Association
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse rebukes the idea that simply possessing or hearing God's law grants righteousness. Paul, like James (James 1:22), establishes a clear principle: it's not the 'hearers' but the 'doers' of the law who are considered righteous in God's sight. This challenged the common Jewish confidence in their special status and external religious practices.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:13
18th Century
Theologian
For not the hearers, etc. The same sentiment is implied in James 1:22; Matthew 7:21, 24; Luke 6:47.
The apost…
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:13
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:13
19th Century
Bishop
For not the hearers of the law.—The parenthesis should not be placed here (as is usual in the Authorized Version), but at…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 2:13
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…
John Gill
On Romans 2:13
17th Century
Pastor
For not the hearers of the law are just before God
The apostle here shows, that the Jews were justly condemned, notw…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 2:1–16
17th Century
Minister
The Jews thought themselves a holy people, entitled to their privileges by right, while they were unthankful, rebellious, and unrighteous. But all …