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,
• 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,
• New Living Translation (NLT)But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness.

Context of Romans 2:8

6God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” 7To those who by persistence 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 evil, 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 Gentile; 10but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

Romans 2:8 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• ·ἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• Butδέde · thenG1161
• unto themὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• that are contentiousἐριθείαeritheia · rivalryG2052
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• do not obeyἀπειθέωapeitheō · to disobeyG544
• the truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• obeyπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• unrighteousnessἀδικίαadikia · unrighteousnessG93
• indignationθυμόςthumos · wrathG2372
• wrathὀργήorgē · wrathG3709

Cross-references for Romans 2:8

• Proverbs 13:10Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
• 1 Corinthians 11:16If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice—nor do the churches of God.
• 1 Timothy 6:3If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching,
• Romans 1:18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness,
• Romans 6:17But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance.
• Romans 10:16But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
• Romans 15:18I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done—
• Job 24:13“There are those who rebel against the light, who do not know its ways or stay in its paths.
• Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:8He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
• Hebrews 5:9and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for 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, even though he did not know where he was going.
• 1 Peter 3:1Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,
• 1 Peter 4:17For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
• John 3:18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so 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