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Romans 2:9
9tribulation and distress, on every soul of man that works evil, both of Jew first, and of Greek;
Romans 2:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
- New International Version (NIV)There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile;
- English Standard Version (ESV)There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek,
- New King James Version (NKJV)tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek;
Context of Romans 2:9
7to them who, in patient continuance of good works, seek for glory and honour and incorruptibility, life eternal. 8But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [there shall be] wrath and indignation, tribulation 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: 11for there is no acceptance of persons with God.
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θλῖψις καὶ στενοχωρία ἐπὶ πᾶσαν ψυχὴν ἀνθρώπου τοῦ κατεργαζομένου τὸ κακόν, Ἰουδαίου τε πρῶτον καὶ Ἕλληνος·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Romans 2:9
- Proverbs 1:27when your fear cometh as sudden destruction, and your calamity cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come upon you:
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6if at least [it is a] righteous thing with God to render tribulation to those that trouble you,
- Ezekiel 18:4Behold, all the souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
- Matthew 16:26For what does a man profit, if he should gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
- Romans 2:10but glory and honour and peace to every one that works good, both to Jew first and to Greek:
- Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the glad tidings; for it is God's power to salvation, to every one that believes, both to Jew first and to Greek:
- Romans 3:29Is [God] the God of Jews only? is he not of [the] nations also? Yea, of nations also:
- Romans 4:9[Does] this blessedness then [rest] on the circumcision, or also on the uncircumcision? For we say that faith has been reckoned to Abraham as righteousness.
- Romans 9:24us, whom he has also called, not only from amongst [the] Jews, but also from amongst [the] nations?
- Romans 10:12For there is no difference of Jew and Greek; for the same Lord of all [is] rich towards all that call upon him.
- Romans 15:8For I say that Jesus Christ became a minister of [the] circumcision for [the] truth of God, to confirm the promises of the fathers;
- Amos 3:2You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore will I visit upon you all your iniquities.
- Matthew 11:20Then began he to reproach the cities in which most of his works of power had taken place, because they had not repented.
- Luke 2:30for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
- Luke 12:47But that bondman who knew his own lord's will, and had not prepared [himself] nor done his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes];
- Luke 24:47and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations beginning at Jerusalem.
Commentaries on Romans 2:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Tribulation and anguish - Misery of all descriptions, without the possibility of escape, will this righteous Judge inflict upon every impenitent sinner. The Jew first, as possessing greater privileges, and having abused greater mercies; and also on the Gentile, who, though he had not the same advantages, had what God saw was sufficient for his state; and, having sinned against them, shall have punishment proportioned to his demerit.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Tribulation - This word commonly denotes affliction, or the situation of being pressed down by a burden, as of trials, calamities, etc.; and hence, to be pressed down by punishment or pain inflicted for sins. As applied to future punishment, it denotes the pressure of the calamities that will come upon the soul as the just reward of sin. And anguish - ́ stenochōriaThis noun is used in but three other places in the New Testament; Romans 8:35; 2…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-11Paul uses a chiasm (a pattern shaped like an “X,” where ideas are repeated in reverse order) to make his point: A God judges everyone the same (2:6) B Life is the reward for doing good (2:7) C Wrath is the penalty for evil (2:8) C′ Wrath for doing evil (2:9) B′ Life for doing good (2:10) A' God shows no favoritism (2:11)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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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
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