Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed {it} unto them. {in them: or, to them}

For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

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?

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. {his word: Heb. his words}

Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. {have...: or, consent with}

For what nation {is there so} great, who {hath} God {so} nigh unto them, as the LORD our God {is} in all {things that} we call upon him {for}?

What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit {is there} of circumcision?

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things {are} honest, whatsoever things {are} just, whatsoever things {are} pure, whatsoever things {are} lovely, whatsoever things {are} of good report; if {there be} any virtue, and if {there be} any praise, think on these things. {honest: or, venerable}

Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.