Romans 10:2
ContextNET © | For I can testify that they are zealous for God, 1 but their zeal is not in line with the truth. 2 |
NIV © | For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. |
NASB © | For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. |
NLT © | I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. |
MSG © | I readily admit that the Jews are impressively energetic regarding God--but they are doing everything exactly backwards. |
BBE © | For I give witness of them that they have a strong desire for God, but not with knowledge. |
NRSV © | I can testify that they have a zeal for God, but it is not enlightened. |
NKJV © | For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. |
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NASB © | |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | For I can testify that they are zealous for God, 1 but their zeal is not in line with the truth. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “they have a zeal for God.” 2 tn Grk “in accord with knowledge.” sn Their zeal is not in line with the truth means that the Jews’ passion for God was strong, but it ignored the true righteousness of God (v. 3; cf. also 3:21). |