Romans 2:24 kjv — For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.

King James Version

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

— Romans 2:24, King James Version

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Romans 2 — Context

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Thou therefore which 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 commit sacrilege?

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Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?

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For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.

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For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

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Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

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And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?

Romans 2:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:24 say?
Romans 2:24 in the King James Version reads: “For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.”
Where is Romans 2:24 in the Bible?
Romans 2:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 24.
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 2:24.
What translation should I read Romans 2:24 in?
Romans 2:24 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 2:24?
Romans 2:24 reads (KJV): “For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.” 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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