Romans 2:12 cpdv — For whoever had sinned without the law, will perish without the law. And whoever had sinned in the law, will be judged…

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"For whoever had sinned without the law, will perish without the law. And whoever had sinned in the law, will be judged by the law. "

— Romans 2:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 2:12 in Other Translations

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KJV
“For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;”
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ASV
“For as many as have sinned without the law shall also perish without the law: and as many as have sinned under the law shall be judged by the law; ”
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WEB
“For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without the law. As many as have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.”
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NET
“For all who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.”
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DRB
“For whosoever have sinned without the law shall perish without the law: and whosoever have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law.”
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BBE
“All those who have done wrong without the law will get destruction without the law: and those who have done wrong under the law will have their punishment by the law;”
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KJVA
“For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;”
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Romans 2 — Context

Tribulation and anguish are upon every soul of man that works evil: the Jew first, and also the Greek.

But glory and honor and peace are for all who do what is good: the Jew first, and also the Greek.

For there is no favoritism with God.

For whoever had sinned without the law, will perish without the law. And whoever had sinned in the law, will be judged by the law.

For it is not the hearers of the law who are just before God, but rather it is the doers of the law who shall be justified.

For when the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature those things which are of the law, such persons, not having the law, are a law unto themselves.

For they reveal the work of the law written in their hearts, while their conscience renders testimony about them, and their thoughts within themselves also accuse or even defend them,

Romans 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:12 say?

Romans 2:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For whoever had sinned without the law, will perish without the law. And whoever had sinned in the law, will be judged by the law. ”

Where is Romans 2:12 in the Bible?

Romans 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 12.

Who wrote Romans?

Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.

What is the book of Romans about?

Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.

What are the major themes of Romans?

Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 2:12.

What translation should I read Romans 2:12 in?

Romans 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Romans 2:12?

Romans 2:12 reads (CPDV): “For whoever had sinned without the law, will perish without the law. And whoever had sinned in the law, will be judged by the law. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Romans 2:12 cpdv — For whoever had sinned without the law, will perish without the law. And whoever had sinned in the law, will be judged…

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