ACC ~ Romans 2 v18

THE LAW AS GUIDE. AMBROSIASTER: It is hardly surprising that a Jew should believe, since he has been taught to do so by the law. It is indeed dangerous for him not to believe if he has the law as his guide. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

AN ADVANTAGE OR A DISADVANTAGE. CHRYSOSTOM: What seems to be an advantage—being given the law—may turn out to be a disadvantage if one does not keep the law. Paul states this with great accuracy. He does not say “do” but “know,” nor does he say “follow” but only “approve.” HOMILIES ON ROMANS 6.

APPROVING WHAT IS EXCELLENT. PELAGIUS: The Jew boasts that he alone understands God and knows his will. He approves what is excellent, because what is beneficial by nature is made much more so by the law. PELAGIUS’S COMMENTARY ON ROMANS.

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