Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Romans 2

The scope of the first two chapters of this epistle may be gathered from Romans 3:9; “We have before proved both Jews and Gentiles that they are all under sin.” This we have proved upon the Gentiles (Romans 1:1-1:32), now in this chapter he proves it upon the Jews, as appears by Romans 2:1-2:17, “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 Romans 2:1-2:11. II. He shows more particularly what sins the Jews were guilty of, notwithstanding their profession and vain pretensions (Romans 2:17-2:29). MHBCC 1049.1