Paul continues his imaginary argument with a Jewish person.

## For ##

"Because." If your language has a way to mark that verses 14 and [Romans 2:15](./15.md) interrupt Paul's main argument to give the reader extra information, use it here. You may need to place 2:14-15 either before 2:13 or after 2:16.

## it is not the hearers of the Law ##

"it is not those who only hear the Law of Moses"

## who are righteous before God ##

"that are pleasing to God"

## but it is the doers of the Law ##

"but it is those who obey the Law of Moses"

## who will be justified ##

This can be translated with an active verb: "that God will accept." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## are a law to themselves ##

"have God's laws already inside them"