First Reading

You, O man, are without excuse, every one of you who passes judgment.

For by the standard by which you judge another you condemn yourself,

since you, the judge, do the very same things.

We know that the judgment of God on those who do such things is true.

Do you suppose, then, you who judge those who engage in such things

and yet do them yourself,

that you will escape the judgment of God?

Or do you hold his priceless kindness, forbearance, and patience

in low esteem, unaware that the kindness of God

would lead you to repentance?

By your stubbornness and impenitent heart,

you are storing up wrath for yourself

for the day of wrath and revelation

of the just judgment of God,

who will repay everyone according to his works,

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality

through perseverance in good works,

but wrath and fury to those who selfishly disobey the truth

and obey wickedness.

Yes, affliction and distress will come upon everyone

who does evil, Jew first and then Greek.

But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone

who does good, Jew first and then Greek.

There is no partiality with God.