2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. 3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? (Romans 2:2-3 KJV)
William Burkitt’s Commentary
As if Apostle Paul had said, We that are Jews know, by the light of the scripture, what the Gentiles knew imperfectly by the light of nature that the just God judges uprightly, according to truth, and not according to appearance. It is equitable that he should, and certainly, he will deal with men according to his word and reward every man according to his work. Think not then, Oh Jew! Who judgest the Gentiles for doing such things against the law of Moses, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God, which they have so severely felt.
Learn hence, That such is God’s hatred against sin, and such is the impartiality of his justice towards sinners, that no offenders can expect to escape the judgment of God for the presumptuous sinning. Thinkest thou, Oh man, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? No affection, or nearness of relation, can blind God, or put out the eye of his justice. If Gentile or Jew sin together, they shall suffer together; for there is no respect of persons with God: God will judge men in truth and righteousness, and condemn every sinner, whatever his knowledge or profession is.
Learn, 2. That no man’s zeal is condemning sin in others, will justify or save him, if he lives in sin himself: Think not, Oh man, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God.