Romans 2:18 “if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are i…”

Romans 2:18

if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

know his will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And knowest his will, and triest the things that dissent from it, in that thou art instructed by the Lawe:

Darby Translation

and knowest the will, and discerningly approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

Young's Literal Translation

and dost know the will, and dost approve the distinctions, being instructed out of the law,

Bible in Basic English

And have knowledge of his desires, and are a judge of the things which are different, having the learning of the law,

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Cross references

“knowest”

James 4:17 Deuteronomy 4:8 Luke 12:47 John 13:17 Nehemiah 9:13 Nehemiah 9:14

James 4:17 · BSB

Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

Deuteronomy 4:8 · BSB

And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?

Luke 12:47 · BSB

That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.

John 13:17 · BSB

If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

Nehemiah 9:13 · BSB

You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.

Nehemiah 9:14 · BSB

You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.

“approves the things that are more excellent”

1 Thessalonians 5:21 Philippians 1:10 Hebrews 5:14

1 Thessalonians 5:21 · BSB

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

Philippians 1:10 · BSB

so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

Hebrews 5:14 · BSB

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

“being instructed”

Romans 15:4 Psalm 19:8 Psalm 119:98–100 Psalm 119:130 Proverbs 6:23 2 Timothy 3:15–17

Romans 15:4 · BSB

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Psalm 19:8 · BSB

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 119:98–100 · BSB

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

Psalm 119:130 · BSB

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Proverbs 6:23 · BSB

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

2 Timothy 3:15–17 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;

19if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,

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