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

6who will render to each person according to his deeds: 7to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation. 9There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek, 10but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to 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

• but to thoseὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• selfishlyἐριθείαeritheia · rivalryG2052
• do not obeyἀπειθέωapeitheō · to disobeyG544
• the truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• but obeyπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• unrighteousnessἀδικίαadikia · unrighteousnessG93
• wrathὀργήorgē · wrathG3709
• and indignationθυμόςthumos · wrathG2372

Cross-references for Romans 2:8

• Proverbs 13:10Through insolence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
• 1 Corinthians 11:16But if one is inclined to be contentious, we have no other practice, nor have the churches of God.
• 1 Timothy 6:3If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness,
• Romans 1:18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
• Romans 6:17But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed,
• Romans 10:16However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?”
• Romans 15:18For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed,
• Job 24:13“Others have been with those who rebel against the light; They do not want to know its ways Nor abide in its paths.
• Isaiah 50:10Who is among you that fears the Lord, That obeys the voice of His servant, That walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:8dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
• Hebrews 5:9And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation,
• Hebrews 11:8By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
• 1 Peter 3:1In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives,
• 1 Peter 4:17For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
• John 3:18He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to 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

Topics related to Romans 2:8

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

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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