Romans 2:8

8 But there are others who only look out for themselves. They don't accept the truth. They go down an evil path. God will pour out his burning anger on them.

Romans 2:8 Meaning and Commentary

Romans 2:8

But unto them that are contentious
This is a description of the other sort of persons to whom God will render according to their deeds, "who are of the contention"; who contend for victory, and not truth; strive about words to no profit; are quarrelsome, and sow discord among men, and in churches;

and do not obey the truth;
neither attend to the light of nature, and to that which may be known of God by it; nor regard and submit to the Gospel revelation and so design both the Gentiles, which knew not God, and Jews, and others, who obey not the Gospel:

but obey unrighteousness;
are servants of sin: to these God renders

indignation and wrath;
wrathful or fiery indignation, the hottest of his fury.

Romans 2:8 In-Context

6 God "will give to each person in keeping with what he has done."(Psalm 62:12; %"Proverbs 24:12)

7 God will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good. They want glory, honor, and life that never ends.

8 But there are others who only look out for themselves. They don't accept the truth. They go down an evil path. God will pour out his burning anger on them.

9 There will be trouble and suffering for everyone who does evil. That is meant first for the Jews. It is also meant for the non-Jews.

10 But there will be glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good. That is meant first for the Jews. It is also meant for the non-Jews.