15. They show that in their hearts they know what is right and wrong, just as the law commands. And they show this by their consciences. Sometimes their thoughts tell them they did wrong, and sometimes their thoughts tell them they did right.)
16. All these things will happen on the day when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge people’s secret thoughts. The Good News that I preach says this.
17. What about you? You call yourself a Jew. You trust in the law of Moses and brag that you are close to God.
18. You know what he wants you to do and what is important, because you have learned the law.
19. You think you are a guide for the blind and a light for those who are in darkness.
20. You think you can show foolish people what is right and teach those who know nothing. You have the law; so you think you know everything and have all truth.
21. You teach others, so why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but you steal.