Romans 2:18 bbe — And have knowledge of his desires, and are a judge of the things which are different, having the learning of the law,

Bible in Basic English

"And have knowledge of his desires, and are a judge of the things which are different, having the learning of the law,"

— Romans 2:18, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 2 — Context

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Because the work of the law is seen in their hearts, their sense of right and wrong giving witness to it, while their minds are at one time judging them and at another giving them approval;

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In the day when God will be a judge of the secrets of men, as it says in the good news of which I am a preacher, through Jesus Christ.

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But as for you who have the name of Jew, and are resting on the law, and take pride in God,

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And have knowledge of his desires, and are a judge of the things which are different, having the learning of the law,

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In the belief that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those in the dark,

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A teacher of the foolish, having in the law the form of knowledge and of what is true;

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You who give teaching to others, do you give it to yourself? you who say that a man may not take what is not his, do you take what is not yours?

Romans 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:18 say?
Romans 2:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And have knowledge of his desires, and are a judge of the things which are different, having the learning of the law,”
Where is Romans 2:18 in the Bible?
Romans 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Romans 2:18 in?
Romans 2:18 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 2:18?
Romans 2:18 reads (BBE): “And have knowledge of his desires, and are a judge of the things which are different, having the learning of 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.
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