12. In the preceding verse it was stated that God is just and impartial in all his judgments. This is confirmed not only by the previous assertion that he will judge every man according to his deeds, but also by the revealing of that important principle contained in this verse. Men are to be judged by the light which they have individually enjoyed. The basis of judgment is their deeds; the rule of judgment is their knowledge. All who sin apart from the law. That is, God is impartial, for he will
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