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Actions vs. Profession
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse condemns the hypocrisy of boasting in God's law while simultaneously breaking it. Albert Barnes notes that by breaking the law, one does more to dishonor God than their profession does to honor Him. Your actions are the true measure of your faith, and they speak louder than any verbal claim.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:23
18th Century
Theologian
Makest thy boast, etc. To boast in the law implied their conviction of its excellence and obligation, as one does not boast of that which …
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:23
Through thy transgression of the law (δια της παραβασεως του νομου). Old word for stepping across a line. Trench calls attention t…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:23
19th Century
Bishop
Do you dishonor God?—This verse has been regarded not as a question, but as a summary answer to the previous questions: “You, who …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 2:23
Abruptly the shadow-boxing turns aggressive and the blows become lethal as the Jew is confronted by the disparity between what he teaches others as…
John Calvin
On Romans 2:23
16th Century
Theologian
Thou who gloriest in the law, and so forth. Though every transgressor dishonors God (for we are all born for this purpose—to serv…
John Gill
On Romans 2:23
17th Century
Pastor
Thou that makest your boast of the law
Of their having it, which other nations had not; of their knowledge of it, wh…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 2:17–24
17th Century
Minister
The apostle addresses the Jews and reveals what sins they were guilty of, despite their profession and empty claims.
A believing, humble, th…