Romans 2:18
And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
And knowest his will, and ‖approuest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the Law,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, triest the things that differ.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:21Rank 1 from verse 18
- James 4:17Rank 2 from verse 18
- Deuteronomy 4:8Rank 3 from verse 18
- Philippians 1:10Rank 4 from verse 18
- 1 Corinthians 8:1–2Rank 5 from verse 18
1NOW as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
2And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
1¶ Now as touching things offered vnto idoles, wee know that wee all haue knowledge. Knowledge puffeth vp: but Charitie edifieth.
2And if any man thinke that hee knoweth any thing, hee knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
- 2 Timothy 3:15–17Rank 6 from verse 18
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
15And that from a childe thou hast knowen the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise vnto saluation through faith which is in Christ Iesus.
16All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,
17That the man of God may be perfect, ‖throughly furnished vnto all good workes.
- Hebrews 5:14Rank 7 from verse 18
14But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
14‖‖But strong meate belongeth to them that are of full age, euen those who by reason of vse haue their senses exercised to discerne both good and euil.
- John 13:17Rank 8 from verse 18
- Luke 12:47Rank 9 from verse 18
- Nehemiah 9:13–14Rank 10 from verse 18
13Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:
14And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:
13Thou *camest downe also vpon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heauen, and gauest them right iudgements, and †true lawes, good statutes and commandements:
14And madest knowen vnto them thy holy Sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and lawes, by the hand of Moses thy seruant:
- Proverbs 6:23Rank 11 from verse 18
- Psalms 119:104–105Rank 12 from verse 18
- Psalms 119:130Rank 13 from verse 18
- Psalms 119:98–100Rank 14 from verse 18
98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
98†Thou through thy Commandements hast made me wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee.
99I haue more vnderstanding then all my teachers: for thy Testimonies are my meditation.
100I vnderstand more then the ancients: because I keepe thy precepts.
- Psalms 147:19–20Rank 15 from verse 18
19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.
19†He sheweth his word vnto Iacob: his statutes and his iudgements vnto Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his iudgements, they haue not knowen them. Praise yee the LORD.
- Psalms 19:8Rank 16 from verse 18
- Romans 15:4Rank 17 from verse 18
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Romans 2:18
Second-person singular present form of approve. Sense 1: To judge or accept as worthy or fit. Sense 2: To discern or recognize as excellent.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Of surpassing worth, goodness, or quality.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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instructed
Taught, trained, informed, directed, counselled, warned, or corrected concerning a matter.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
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17Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,
17Behold, thou art called a Iew, and restest in the Law, and makest thy boast of God:
18And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
18And knowest his will, and ‖approuest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the Law,
Selected passage19And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,
19And art confident that thou thy selfe art a guide of the blinde, a light of them which are in darkenesse: