Romans 10:2
For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
In Context
1Brothers, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved.
Cross References
2 Kings 10:16He said, “Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD.” So they made him ride in his chariot.
Proverbs 19:2It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty with one’s feet and miss the way.
John 16:2They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
Acts 21:28crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place!”
Acts 22:22They listened to him until he said that; then they lifted up their voice and said, “Rid the earth of this fellow, for he isn’t fit to live!”
Romans 9:31but Israel, following after a law of righteousness, didn’t arrive at the law of righteousness.
Matthew Henry on Romans 10:2-12
Paul's Discourse of Righteousness; The Method of Salvation. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth… Read the whole commentary →