Romans 2:24
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As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”
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as it is written--(See Isa 52:5, Marginal reference).
Open source ↗The scope of the first two chapters of this epistle may be gathered from Rom 3:9, "We have before proved both Jews and Gentiles that they are all under sin." This we have proved upon the Gentiles (ch. 1), now in this chapter he proves it upon the Jews, as appears by Rom 2:17, "thou art called a Jew." I. He proves in general that Jews and Gentiles stand upon the same level before the justice of God, to Rom 2:11. II. He shows more particularly what sins the Jews were guilty of, notwithstanding their profession and vain pretensions (Rom 2:17 to the end).
Open source ↗2:24 Paul quotes Isa 52:5, where God’s name is blasphemed because Israel is oppressed by pagan nations. Here, Paul uses that passage to demonstrate the failure of the Jews to live up to their responsibilities.
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And now what have I here? declares the LORD. For My people have been taken without cause; those who rule them taunt, declares the LORD, and My name is blasphemed continually all day long.
Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed.
and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”
to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.
All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.