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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 2:17-29

In the latter part of the chapter the apostle directs his discourse more closely to the Jews, and shows what sins they were guilty of, notwithstanding their profession and vain pretensions. He had said (Rom. 2:13) that not the hearers but the doers of the law are justified; and he here applies that great truth to the Jews. Observe, I. He allows their profession (Rom. 2:17-20) and specifies their particular pretensions and privileges in which they prided themselves, that they might see he did... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 2:17-29

2:17-29 If you are called by the name of Jew, if you take your rest in the Law, if you boast in God and know his will, if you give your approval to the excellent things, if you are instructed in the Law, if you believe yourself to be a leader of the blind, a light in darkness, and educator of the foolish, a teacher of the simple, if you believe yourself to have the very shape of knowledge and of truth in the Law--do you, then, who instruct another, not instruct yourself? Do you, who proclaim... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:25

For circumcision verily profiteth ,.... The plea from circumcision in favour of the Jews, and their acceptance with God, and justification before him, is here, and in the following verses, considered. The apostle allows that circumcision was profitable; which must be understood whilst it was in force, before the abrogation of it, for since, it is not profitable but pernicious; and then it was only profitable, in case the law was kept: if thou keepest the law ; that is, perfectly; for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:26

Therefore if the uncircumcision keep ,.... These words are spoken hypothetically; if any such persons could be found among the Gentiles who keep the whole law of God; and can only be absolutely understood of such, who from a principle of grace act in obedience to the law; as in the hands of Christ, and who look to Christ as the fulfilling end of it, for righteousness; in whom they keep the righteousness of the law perfectly: shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision ?... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:27

And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature ,.... That is, the Gentiles, who are by nature uncircumcised; for as circumcision was by the command of God, and performed by the art of men, uncircumcision is by nature, and what men naturally have. Now if it , such persons, fulfil the law in Christ, they will judge thee , the circumcision: and condemn, as Noah condemned the old world, Hebrews 11:7 , and the men of Nineveh and the queen of the south will condemn the men of that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:28

For he is not a Jew which is one outwardly ,.... The apostle removes the plea in favour of the Jews, taken from their name and privilege, by distinguishing between a Jew and a Jew, and between circumcision and circumcision: "he is not a Jew which is one outwardly"; by mere name, nature, nation, religion, and profession: neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh ; which takes away the flesh of the foreskin, but not the carnality of the heart; leaves a mark upon the flesh,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew which is one inwardly ,.... Who has an internal work of grace upon his soul: who has not only an outward name, but an inward nature; not the law of God in the hand, but in the heart; not an external righteousness only, but internal holiness; and who is not a mere outward court worshipper, but a worshipper of God in Spirit and in truth. The Jews have a F5 T. Bab. Megilia, fol. 13. 1. saying themselves, "that whosoever denies idolatry, נקרא יהודי , "is called a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:25

For circumcision verily profiteth - It is a blessing to belong to the Church of God and wear the sign of the covenant, provided the terms of the covenant are complied with. But if thou be a breaker of the law - If thou do not observe the conditions of the covenant, the outward sign is both without meaning and without effect. This was a maxim of the rabbins themselves; for they allowed that an apostate or ungodly Israelite must go to hell, notwithstanding his circumcision. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:26

Therefore if the uncircumcision, etc. - If the Gentile be found to act according to the spirit and design of the law, his acting thus uprightly, according to the light which God has afforded him, will be reckoned to him as if he were circumcised and walked agreeably to the law. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:27

And shall not uncircumcision, which is by nature - And shall not the Gentile, who is εκ φυσεως , according to the custom of his country - who is, by birth, not obliged to be circumcised. If it fulfill the law - If such a person act according to the spirit and design of the law; judge κρινει condemn thee, who, whilst thou dost enjoy the letter, the written law, and bearest in thy body the proof of the circumcision which it requires, dost transgress that law? read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 2:17-29

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 2:17-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 2:29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 2:27

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