Parallel Verses New International Version For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. King James Bible For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. Darby Bible Translation For I bear them witness that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. World English Bible For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Young's Literal Translation for I bear them testimony that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge, Romans 10:2 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThey have a zeal of God - They believe their law to have come immediately from God himself, and are jealous of its glory and excellence; they conscientiously observe its rites and ceremonies, but they do not consider the object and end of those rites; they sin more through ignorance than malice; and this pleads in their excuse. By this fine apology for them, the apostle prepares them for the harsher truths which he was about to deliver. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I bear them. By this fine apology for the Jews, the Apostle prepares them for the harsher truths which he was about to deliver. that they. but not. Library The Gospel Message, Good Tidings[As it is written] How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! T he account which the Apostle Paul gives of his first reception among the Galatians (Galatians 4:15) , exemplifies the truth of this passage. He found them in a state of ignorance and misery; alienated from God, and enslaved to the blind and comfortless superstitions of idolatry. His preaching, accompanied with the power of the Holy Spirit, had a great and marvellous effect. … John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Christ the End of the Law Which Sentence Dishonoreth the Holy Martyrs, Nay Rather Taketh Away Holy Martyrdoms Altogether. ... Or Haply is it So, that He who Plots in this Way to Find... Cross References Acts 21:20 When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to Paul: "You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. Romans 9:31 but the people of Israel, who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, have not attained their goal. Romans 10:1 Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. Romans 10:3 Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. Jump to Previous Accordance Based Bear Desire Enlightened Enthusiasm Possess Record Strong Testify Testimony Witness Zeal ZealousJump to Next Accordance Based Bear Desire Enlightened Enthusiasm Possess Record Strong Testify Testimony Witness Zeal ZealousLinks Romans 10:2 NIVRomans 10:2 NLT Romans 10:2 ESV Romans 10:2 NASB Romans 10:2 KJV Romans 10:2 Bible Apps Romans 10:2 Biblia Paralela Romans 10:2 Chinese Bible Romans 10:2 French Bible Romans 10:2 German Bible Romans 10:2 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |