Romans 2:8

Romans 2:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
• New International Version (NIV)But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.
• English Standard Version (ESV)but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.
• New King James Version (NKJV)but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,

Context of Romans 2:8

6God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” 7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. 9There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; 10but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.

Romans 2:8 word by word

τοῖς δὲ ἐξ ἐριθείας καὶ ἀπειθοῦσιν τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, πειθομένοις δὲ τῇ ἀδικίᾳ, ὀργὴ καὶ θυμός,Read the interlinear

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• for those whoὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• self-seekingἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• self-seekingἐριθείαeritheia · rivalryG2052
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• who rejectἀπειθέωapeitheō · to disobeyG544
• truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• followπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• wickednessἀδικίαadikia · unrighteousnessG93
• wrathὀργήorgē · wrathG3709
• angerθυμόςthumos · wrathG2372

Cross-references for Romans 2:8

• Proverbs 13:10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
• 1 Corinthians 11:16If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.
• 1 Timothy 6:3If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
• Romans 1:18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
• Romans 6:17But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.
• Romans 10:16But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
• Romans 15:18I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,
• Job 24:13Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths.
• Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:8in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
• Hebrews 5:9And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
• Hebrews 11:8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going.
• 1 Peter 3:1Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives
• 1 Peter 4:17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
• John 3:18Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

Commentaries on Romans 2:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8But unto them, etc. - 2. He will manifest his indignation, and inflict wrath - punishment, on all who are contentious - who obstinately dispute against the truth, and obey unrighteousness - who act under the influence of the principle of sin, and not under the influence of the Spirit of God.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Who are contentious - This expression usually denotes those who are of a quarrelsome or litigious disposition; and generally has reference to controversies among people. But here it evidently denotes a disposition toward God, and is of the same signification as rebellious, or as opposing God. They who contend with the Almighty; who resist his claims, who rebel against his laws, and refuse to submit to his requirements, however made known. The Septuagint…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8self-seeking: This phrase translates a rare Greek word, eritheia, which means selfish ambition or strife. The Greek philosopher Aristotle used this word to criticize politicians of his time. He said they pursued public office for personal gain instead of wanting to serve the people (Aristotle, Politics 5.3; see also 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20; Philippians 1:17; 2:3; James 3:14, 16).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-107-10. To them who, &c.--The substance of these verses is that the final judgment will turn upon character alone. by patient continuance in well-doing, &c.--Compare Lu 8:15: "That on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience"; denoting the enduring and progressive character of the new life.Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 2:8

• Gentiles
• God Continued...
• Judgment
• Strife
• Truth
• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

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• Forbearance
• Resurrection of the dead
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Commentaries on Romans 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings