Romans 2:8

but to those who are contentious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

In Context

7to them, who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, and honor, and immortality, eternal life:

9Tribulation and anguish shall be upon every soul of man that worketh evil, both of the Jew, and of the Gentile:

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Cross References

John 3:18He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not, is already condemned; because he hath not believed on the name of the only-begotten Son of God.

Romans 6:17But thanks be to God, that ye who were servants of sin, have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered to you:

Romans 10:16But all have not obeyed the gospel: for Esaias saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report?"

1 Corinthians 11:16But if any one is pleased to contend for the contrary, I answer, We have no such custom, nor any of the churches of God.

Matthew Henry on Romans 2:2-17

Equity of the Divine Government. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. 3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and… Read the whole commentary →

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