Romans 2:14 - New International Version

14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law.

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American Standard Version

(for when Gentiles that have not the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are the law unto themselves;

Christian Standard Bible

So, when Gentiles, who do not by nature have the law, do what the law demands, they are a law to themselves even though they do not have the law.

English Standard Version

For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law.

King James Version

For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:

New American Standard Bible

For when Gentiles who do not have the Law instinctively perform the requirements of the Law, these, though not having the Law, are a law to themselves,

New King James Version

for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves,

New Living Translation

Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it.

World English Bible

(for when Gentiles who don’t have the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are a law to themselves,

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