Bible Commentary

Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 9. tribulation and anguish ] Both words, in Greek as well as in English, indicate the crushing and bewildering power of great grief or pain. “ Anguish ” is the stronger of the two; for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:9”

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 8. contentious ] Lit. out of partisanship, or factiousness; (the same construction as “of the truth;” Joh 18:37). The phrase implies connexion and attachment; as here, “those who belong to, can be classed under the character of, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:8”

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: 7. to them who by patient continuance, &c.] More lit., to those who according to patience of (i.e. in) a good work seek, &c.; i.e., who, in that method, by that path, seek for eternal bliss. “ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:7”

Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 6. who will render to every man, &c.] According to the promise, Mat 16:27; Rev 22:12. (Note that the very phrase used here of the Father, is used there of Himself by the Son). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Who will render … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:6”

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 5. after ] according to, in a way traceable to. hardness ] insensibility, whether to love or reason. treasurest up ] Possibly this word alludes to the “riches” of Rom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:5”

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? 4. the riches ] A frequent word with St Paul, in reference to Divine goodness and glory. See Rom 9:23, Rom 10:12, Rom 11:33; Eph 1:7-8; Eph 2:7; Eph 3:8; Eph 3:16; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:4”

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? 3. that thou shalt escape ] “ Thou ” is, of course, emphatic. We must remember how often the Jews of that age clung to national privilege as if it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:3”

But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. 2. we are sure ] This is spoken as by the Apostle, not as by the Jew. He solemnly repeats the thought that man knows that judgment is to come. judgment ] The original word is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:2”

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. Ch. Rom 2:1-16. Human sin, continued: Jews and Gentiles equal in guilt and peril: gradual approach to the Jewish question 1. Therefore ] It is difficult to state … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:1”

Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. 32. who knowing ] The Gr. relative is same word as Rom 1:25, where see note. Thus what is here stated of the world of sinners … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 1:32”