Romans 2:8

8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.

Romans 2:8 in Other Translations

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

8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.

8 But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness.

8 but to those who insist on getting their own way and take the path of least resistance, Fire!

8 but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, [shall be] wrath and indignation,

8 anger and fury on those who, in selfish pride, refuse to believe the truth and who follow what is wrong.

8 but wrath and indignation to those who are self-seeking and disobey the truth, but are obeying unrighteousness;

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 repay each person according to what they have done.”

7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.

8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.

9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile;

10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Thessalonians 2:12
• 2. Ezekiel 22:31