Romans 2:9

9 affliction and distress for every human being who does evil, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek;

Romans 2:9 Meaning and Commentary

Romans 2:9

Tribulation and anguish
These, with the foregoing words, are expressive of the second death, the torments of hell, the worm that never dies, and the fire that is not quenched: which will fall

upon every soul of man that doth evil;
whose course of life and conversation is evil; for "the soul that sins shall die", ( Ezekiel 18:4 Ezekiel 18:20 ) , unless satisfaction is made for his sins by the blood of Christ:

of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
regard being had to what nation they belong.

Romans 2:9 In-Context

7 eternal life to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
8 but wrath and indignation to those who are self-seeking and disobey the truth, but are obeying unrighteousness;
9 affliction and distress for every human being who does evil, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek;
10 but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.
11 There is no favoritism with God.
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