Romans 2:21 net — therefore you who teach someone else, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

NET Bible

"therefore you who teach someone else, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?"

— Romans 2:21, NET Bible

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Romans 2 — Context

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and know his will and approve the superior things because you receive instruction from the law,

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

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an educator of the senseless, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the essential features of knowledge and of the truth–

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therefore you who teach someone else, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

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You who tell others not to commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

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You who boast in the law dishonor God by transgressing the law!

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For just as it is written,“the name of God is being blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

Romans 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:21 say?
Romans 2:21 in the NET Bible reads: “therefore you who teach someone else, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?”
Where is Romans 2:21 in the Bible?
Romans 2:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 21.
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 2:21.
What translation should I read Romans 2:21 in?
Romans 2:21 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 2:21?
Romans 2:21 reads (NET): “therefore you who teach someone else, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?” 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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