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Romans 2:8

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [shall be] wrath and indignation,
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [shall be] wrath and indignation,
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— But to them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness; indignation and wrath:
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [there shall be] wrath and indignation,
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Unto them, on the other hand, who are of contention, and are not yielding unto the truth, but are yielding unto unrighteousness, anger and wrath,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— and to those contentious, and disobedient, indeed, to the truth, and obeying the unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— But to them that are contentious and who obey not the truth but give credit to iniquity, wrath and indignation.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— But vnto them that are contentious and disobey the trueth, and obey vnrighteousnesse, shalbe indignation and wrath.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— But vnto them that are contentious, & doe not obey the trueth, but obey vnrighteousnes, indignation, & wrath,
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— But to those who are stubborn and do not obey the truth, but obey iniquity, he will render indignation and wrath;
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— but to them who are rebellious, and obey not the truth, but unrighteousness obey, he will render wrath and indignation
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— but to them who are obstinate and obey not the truth, but obey iniquity, to them he will retribute wrath and ire.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
But 1161
{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
unto them that are contentious, 1537
{1537} Prime
ἐκ
ek
{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
2052
{2052} Prime
ἐριθεία
eritheia
{er-ith-i'-ah}
Perhaps from the same as G2042; properly intrigue, that is, (by implication) faction.
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
do not obey 544
{0544} Prime
ἀπειθέω
apeitheo
{ap-i-theh'-o}
From G0545; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely).
3303
{3303} Prime
μέν
men
{men}
A primary particle; properly indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.
z5723
<5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
truth, 225
{0225} Prime
ἀλήθεια
aletheia
{al-ay'-thi-a}
From G0227; truth.
but 1161
{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
obey 3982
{3982} Prime
πείθω
peitho
{pi'-tho}
A primary verb; to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty).
z5734
<5734> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle (See G5785)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 111
unrighteousness, 93
{0093} Prime
ἀδικία
adikia
{ad-ee-kee'-ah}
From G0094; (legal) injustice (properly the quality, by implication the act); moral wrongfulness (of charater, life or act).
indignation 2372
{2372} Prime
θυμός
thumos
{thoo-mos'}
From G2380; passion (as if breathing hard).
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
wrath, 3709
{3709} Prime
ὀργή
orge
{or-gay'}
From G3713; properly desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), that is, (by analogy) violent passion (ire, or [justifiable] abhorrence); by implication punishment.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

See commentary on Romans 2:7-10.


Romans 2:8

_ _ But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, etc. — referring to such keen and determined resistance to the Gospel as he himself had too painfully witnessed on the part of his own countrymen. (See Acts 13:44-46; Acts 17:5, Acts 17:13; Acts 18:6, Acts 18:12; and compare 1 Thessalonians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:16).

_ _ indignation and wrath — in the bosom of a sin-avenging God.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Romans 2:1-16.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Romans 2:8

But to them that are contentious — Like thee, O Jew, who thus fightest against God. The character of a false Jew is disobedience, stubbornness, impatience. Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish — Alluding to Psalms 78:49, "He cast upon them," the Egyptians. "the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble;" and finely intimating, that the Jews would in the day of vengeance be more severely punished than even the Egyptians were when God made their plagues so wonderful.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Romans 2:8

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

(e) By "truth" he means the knowledge which we naturally have.

(f) God's indignation against sinners, which will quickly be kindled.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
contentious:

Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.
1 Corinthians 11:16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.
1 Timothy 6:3-4 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, [even] the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; ... He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

and do not:

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Romans 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Romans 15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
Job 24:13 They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.
Isaiah 50:10 Who [is] among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh [in] darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
2 Thessalonians 1:8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
1 Peter 4:17 For the time [is come] that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if [it] first [begin] at us, what shall the end [be] of them that obey not the gospel of God?

but obey:

John 3:18-21 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. ... But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. ... That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Hebrews 3:12-13 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. ... But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

indignation:

Romans 9:22 [What] if God, willing to shew [his] wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
Psalms 90:11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, [so is] thy wrath.
Nahum 1:6 Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him.
Hebrews 10:27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Revelation 14:10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
Revelation 16:19 And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
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Jb 24:13. Ps 90:11. Pv 13:10. Is 50:10. Na 1:6. Jn 3:18. Ro 1:18; 6:17; 9:22; 10:16; 15:18. 1Co 11:16. 2Th 1:8; 2:10. 1Ti 6:3. Tit 3:9. He 3:12; 5:9; 10:27; 11:8. 1P 3:1; 4:17. Rv 14:10; 16:19.

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