What does Romans 2:18 mean?

Romans 2:18 highlights themes such as knowledge, instruction, law when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 2:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

16In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

17Behold, thou art called a Jew, 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;

19And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,

20An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

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Romans 12:2
Both verses emphasize the importance of understanding God's will and being transformed by it.
James 1:22
This verse encourages believers to be doers of the word, similar to the idea of approving what is excellent.
Philippians 1:10
This verse also highlights the importance of discerning what is best, aligning with the theme of knowing God's will.