Romans 2:18 nasb — and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law,

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"and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law,"

— Romans 2:18, NASB

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Romans 2 — Context

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in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them,

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on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus.

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But if you bear the name "Jew" and rely upon the Law and boast in God,

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and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law,

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and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

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a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of the immature, having in the Law the embodiment of knowledge and of the truth,

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you, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that one shall not steal, do you steal?

Romans 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:18 say?
Romans 2:18 in the NASB reads: “and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out 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 (NASB): “and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out 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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