And know his will, and approve the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
All Commentaries on Romans 2:18 Go To Romans 2
John Chrysostom
AD 407
What seems to be an advantage— being given the law—may turn out to be a disadvantage if one does not keep the law. Paul states this with great accuracy. He does not say “do” but “know,” nor does he say “follow” but only “approve.”