2:27a

The Greek word that begins this sentence is usually translated as “and.” The Berean Standard Bible omits this word. Paul had something more to say about the non-Jew who does what is right in God’s eyes. Translate this word in a way that would be most natural in your language or omit it and leave the connection with 2:26 implicit, as the Berean Standard Bible does.

who is physically uncircumcised: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as physically is literally “by nature.” Here it indicates that this person has not been circumcised. Here are other ways to translate this phrase:

uncircumcised Gentiles (New Living Translation (2004))
-or-
he who is from a group that does not circumcise

2:27b

will condemn you: This phrase refers to deciding that someone is guilty of wrongdoing. Here it probably refers generally to doing this, not as a judge in court. Here are other ways to translate this phrase:

will judge you as guilty
-or-
will call you an evildoer

the written code: The Greek is literally “letter.” Here it refers to the laws that God told Moses to write down.

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