Romans 2:8
“But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,”
Romans 2:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But to them that are contentious, and who obey not the truth, but give credit to iniquity, wrath and indignation.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness,'shall be wrath and indignation,
- DARBYDarby
- But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there shall be wrath and indignation,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- but to those who are self-seeking, and don't obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath and indignation,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and to those contentious, and disobedient, indeed, to the truth, and obeying the unrighteousness ; indignation and wrath,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth but obey unrighteousness, there will be indignation and wrath.
Context: Romans 2
6Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
7To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
8But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
9Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
10But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
About Romans 2: God's Righteousness Revealed
Paul teaches that all people are guilty of sin and that God's judgment is based on their actions.
Commentary
Romans chapter 2 is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. Paul begins by reminding us that God will judge us according to our deeds, not our words. He then goes on to explain that those who live according to the law will be judged by the law, while those who live according to the Spirit will be judged by the Spirit. This is an important reminder that our actions have consequences, and that we should strive to live in accordance with God's will.