Commentary on Romans, Book II

Origen of Alexandria · c. 244–246 · PG 14 (Migne) — Rufinus Latin · Original English Translation

No respect of persons; Jew first then Greek§1

1God shows no partiality. Tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek; glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good.

Latin · §1

Non est acceptio personarum apud Deum. Tribulatio et angustia in omnem animam hominis operantis malum, Iudaei primum et Graeci; gloria autem et honor et pax omni operanti bonum.

Circumcision of the heart; law written within§2

2A Jew is one inwardly; circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit. Gentiles who by nature do what the law requires show the work of the law written on their hearts. Glory to Christ. Amen.

Latin · §2

Non enim qui in manifesto Iudaeus est, neque quae in manifesto in carne circumcisio; sed qui in abscondito Iudaeus, et circumcisio cordis in spiritu. Gentes naturaliter quae legis sunt faciunt — opus legis scriptum in cordibus. Gloria Christo. Amen.

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