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Romans 2:8
8But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [there shall be] wrath and indignation,
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
6who shall render to each according to his works: 7to them who, in patient continuance of good works, seek for glory and honour and incorruptibility, life eternal. But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [there shall be] wrath and indignation, 9tribulation and distress, on every soul of man that works evil, both of Jew first, and of Greek; 10but glory and honour and peace to every one that works good, both to Jew first and to Greek:
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τοῖς δὲ ἐξ ἐριθείας καὶ ἀπειθοῦσιν τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, πειθομένοις δὲ τῇ ἀδικίᾳ, ὀργὴ καὶ θυμός,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Romans 2:8
- Proverbs 13:10By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
- 1 Corinthians 11:16But if any one think to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor the assemblies of God.
- 1 Timothy 6:3If any one teach differently, and do not accede to sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the teaching which [is] according to piety,
- Romans 1:18For there is revealed wrath of God from heaven upon all impiety, and unrighteousness of men holding the truth in unrighteousness.
- Romans 6:17But thanks [be] to God, that ye were bondmen of sin, but have obeyed from the heart the form of teaching into which ye were instructed.
- Romans 10:16But they have not all obeyed the glad tidings. For Esaias says, Lord, who has believed our report?
- Romans 15:18For I will not dare to speak anything of the things which Christ has not wrought by me, for [the] obedience of [the] nations, by word and deed,
- Job 24:13There are those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.
- Isaiah 50:10Who is among you that feareth Jehovah, that hearkeneth to the voice of his servant? he that walketh in darkness, and hath no light, — let him confide in the name of Jehovah, and stay himself upon his God.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:8in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who know not God, and those who do not obey the glad tidings of our Lord Jesus Christ;
- Hebrews 5:9and having been perfected, became to all them that obey him, author of eternal salvation;
- Hebrews 11:8By faith Abraham, being called, obeyed to go out into the place which he was to receive for an inheritance, and went out, not knowing where he was going.
- 1 Peter 3:1Likewise, wives, [be] subject to your own husbands, that, even if any are disobedient to the word, they may be gained without [the] word by the conversation of the wives,
- 1 Peter 4:17For the time of having the judgment begin from the house of God [is come]; but if first from us, what [shall be] the end of those who obey not the glad tidings of God?
- John 3:18He that believes on him is not judged: but he that believes not has been already judged, because he has not believed on the name of the only-begotten Son of God.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10and in all deceit of unrighteousness to them that perish, because they have not received the love of the truth that they might be saved.
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
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- 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
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