Romans 2:12

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

Car tous ceux qui auront péché sans la loi périront aussi sans la loi; et tous ceux qui auront péché ayant la loi seront jugés par la loi.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Romans says that people who have sinned without knowing God's laws will face consequences without those laws to judge them, while those who know the law and sin anyway will be judged by it. Paul is speaking here, emphasizing how everyone is accountable for their actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where some kids don't know all the rules but still break them because they don’t know better. They’ll get in trouble, but not as much as those who knew the rules and broke them anyway. Paul is saying something similar about how God judges us.

Historical Background

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Rome around 57 AD. He was addressing a diverse audience of Jewish and Gentile believers, explaining that all people are accountable before God regardless of their knowledge of the law.

Living It Out Today

Consider how understanding rules at work affects your behavior. Someone new who makes mistakes might face less severe consequences than someone experienced who ignores known policies.

Topics

• judgment
• law
• accountability
• sin
• consequences
• God's justice

Related Verses

• Exodus 18:20
• Ezekiel 33:14-16
• John 7:24
• Romans 1:18-25
• Galatians 3:19-24

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in this verse?

The Apostle Paul, who was writing the letter to the Christians in Rome.

What are the two groups mentioned and how are they judged differently?

There are those without knowledge of God's laws who are judged without those laws, and those with such knowledge who face judgment based on that law.

Why is this significant for Christians today?

It highlights the importance of living according to what we know about God’s will, acknowledging the responsibility we have when we understand His commandments.

Can you provide an example of how this verse might apply in real life?

In a workplace, someone who unintentionally breaks a rule they didn't know exists would be treated differently than a colleague who knowingly violates company policy despite understanding the rules clearly.