Romans 2:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 2:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 2:21 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 2:21 — KJV
“Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?”
— Romans 2:21 (KJV)
Romans 2:21 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 2:21
“Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:21: therefore, thyself, should
“If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:21: therefore, another, should
“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:21: therefore, another, thyself
“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:21: therefore, should
“And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:21: therefore, should
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