Romans 2:22 web — You who say a man shouldn't commit adultery. Do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

World English Bible

"You who say a man shouldn't commit adultery. Do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?"

— Romans 2:22, World English Bible

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Romans 2 — Context

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

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a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of babies, having in the law the form of knowledge and of the truth.

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You therefore who teach another, don't you teach yourself? You who preach that a man shouldn't steal, do you steal?

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You who say a man shouldn't commit adultery. Do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

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You who glory in the law, through your disobedience of the law do you dishonor God?

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

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For circumcision indeed profits, if you are a doer of the law, but if you are a transgressor of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

Romans 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:22 say?
Romans 2:22 in the World English Bible reads: “You who say a man shouldn't commit adultery. Do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?”
Where is Romans 2:22 in the Bible?
Romans 2:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 22.
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 2:22.
What translation should I read Romans 2:22 in?
Romans 2:22 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 2:22?
Romans 2:22 reads (WEB): “You who say a man shouldn't commit adultery. Do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?” 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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