Anf-01 ix.vi.xxviii Pg 2
Polycarp, Papias, Pothinus, and others, have been suggested as probably here referred to, but the point is involved in utter uncertainty. [Surely this testimony is a precious intimation of the apostle’s meaning (Rom. ii. 12–16), and the whole chapter is radiant with the purity of the Gospel.]
who had heard it from those who had seen the apostles, and from those who had been their disciples, the punishment [declared] in Scripture was sufficient for the ancients in regard to what they did without the Spirit’s guidance. For as God is no respecter of persons, He inflicted a proper punishment on deeds displeasing to Him. As in the case of David,4175 4175
Anf-03 v.iv.vi.xiii Pg 13
Rom. ii. 12–16.
—surely the God who shall judge is He to whom belong both the law, and that nature which is the rule5796 5796 Instar legis: “which is as good as a law to them,” etc.
to them who know not the law. But how will He conduct this judgment? “According to my gospel,” says (the apostle), “by (Jesus) Christ.”5797 5797
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, Chapter 2
VERSE (16) - :5; 3:6; 14:10-12 Ge 18:25 Ps 9:7,8; 50:6; 96:13; 98:9 Ec 3:17; 11:9
