Romans 2:28
Context2:28 For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something that is outward in the flesh,
Romans 13:5
Context13:5 Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities 1 but also because of your conscience. 2
Romans 13:8
ContextExhortation to Love Neighbors
13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Romans 14:18
Context14:18 For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people. 3


[13:5] 1 tn Grk “its wrath”; the referent (the governing authorities) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[13:5] 2 tn Grk “because of (the) conscience,” but the English possessive “your” helps to show whose conscience the context implies.
[14:18] 1 tn Grk “by men”; but ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is generic here (“people”) since the contrast in context is between God and humanity.