• Romans 2:20
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 20 παιδευτὴν educator ἀφρόνων, of unreasonable (ones), διδάσκαλον teacher νηπίων, of babes, ἔχοντα having τὴν the μόρφωσιν form τῆς of the γνώσεως knowledge καὶ and τῆς of the ἀληθείας truth ἐν in τῷ the νόμῳ,— Law,—

  • Romans Study Notes—Chapter 2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 2:20

      young children: In this context, that expression may refer to people who need to grow in knowledge, understanding, and maturity.

      framework: The Greek term morʹpho·sis, here rendered “framework,” carries the thought of a form, a sketch, or an outline. In this context, it apparently refers to the basic, or essential, features of the knowledge and the truth contained in the Mosaic Law. The Law provided just a framework because it was not the final word on God, his will, and his purpose. Much more was provided later, through Jesus. (Joh 1:17) Still, faithful Jews were able to know Jehovah and his righteous ways by studying the principles contained in the Law. For many centuries, this gave them an advantage over all other people. (De 4:8; Ps 147:19, 20) Even though the Mosaic Law was only a “framework,” it was necessary in order to understand Jehovah and his purposes fully.