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

6He will judge everyone according to what they have done. 7He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. 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. 9There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. 10But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also 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 13:10Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
• 1 Corinthians 11:16But if anyone wants to argue about this, I simply say that we have no other custom than this, and neither do God’s other churches.
• 1 Timothy 6:3Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life.
• Romans 1:18But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
• Romans 6:17Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you.
• Romans 10:16But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
• Romans 15:18Yet I dare not boast about anything except what Christ has done through me, bringing the Gentiles to God by my message and by the way I worked among them.
• Job 24:13“Wicked people rebel against the light. They refuse to acknowledge its ways or stay in its paths.
• Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:8in flaming fire, bringing judgment on those who don’t know God and on those who refuse to obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus.
• Hebrews 5:9In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.
• Hebrews 11:8It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.
• 1 Peter 3:1In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over
• 1 Peter 4:17For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin with God’s household. And if judgment begins with us, what terrible fate awaits those who have never obeyed God’s Good News?
• John 3:18“There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save 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)

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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