Romans 2:18

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

and know the will, and approve the distinctions, being instructed out of the Law,

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

And knowest his will, and approvest the more profitable things, being instructed by the law,

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

καὶ γινώσκεις τὸ θέλημα καὶ δοκιμάζεις τὰ διαφέροντα κατηχούμενος ἐκ τοῦ νόμου,

RP2018

καὶ γινώσκεις τὸ θέλημα, καὶ δοκιμάζεις τὰ διαφέροντα, κατηχούμενος ἐκ τοῦ νόμου,

TR-Boyd

καὶ γινώσκεις τὸ θέλημα, καὶ δοκιμάζεις τὰ διαφέροντα, κατηχούμενος ἐκ τοῦ νόμου,

SCR1894

και γινωσκεις το θελημα και δοκιμαζεις τα διαφεροντα κατηχουμενος εκ του νομου

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Thessalonians 5:21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
• James 4:17Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
• Deuteronomy 4:8And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?
• Philippians 1:10so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
• John 13:17If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
• Psalms 119:104–105I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
• Romans 15:4For 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.
• Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
• Hebrews 5:14But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
• 1 Corinthians 8:1–2Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
• Psalms 147:19–20He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah!
• Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
• Luke 12:47That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.
• Psalms 119:98–100Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.
• Psalms 19:8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
• Nehemiah 9:13–14You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes…

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