Romans 2:19 cpdv — you become confident within yourself that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Romans 2:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 2 — Context

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unto the day when God shall judge the hidden things of men, through Jesus Christ, according to my Gospel.

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But if you are called by name a Jew, and you rest upon the law, and you find glory in God,

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and you have known his will, and you demonstrate the more useful things, having been instructed by the law:

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

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an instructor to the foolish, a teacher to children, because you have a type of knowledge and truth in the law.

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As a result, you teach others, but you do not teach yourself. You preach that men should not steal, but you yourself steal.

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You speak against adultery, but you commit adultery. You abominate idols, but you commit sacrilege.

Romans 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:19 say?
Romans 2:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “you become confident within yourself that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, ”
Where is Romans 2:19 in the Bible?
Romans 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read Romans 2:19 in?
Romans 2:19 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 2:19?
Romans 2:19 reads (CPDV): “you become confident within yourself that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, ” 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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