Romans 2:20 asv — a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth;

American Standard Version

"a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth; "

— Romans 2:20, American Standard Version

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Romans 2 — Context

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But if thou bearest the name of a Jew, and restest upon the law, and gloriest in God,

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and knowest his will, and approvest the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,

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and art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness,

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a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth;

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thou therefore that teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?

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thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou rob temples?

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thou who gloriest in the law, through thy transgression of the law dishonorest thou God?

Romans 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:20 say?
Romans 2:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth; ”
Where is Romans 2:20 in the Bible?
Romans 2:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Romans 2:20 in?
Romans 2:20 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 2:20?
Romans 2:20 reads (ASV): “a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth; ” 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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