14. 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.
15. They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right.
16. And this is the message I proclaim—that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life.
17. You who call yourselves Jews are relying on God’s law, and you boast about your special relationship with him.