Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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 I Thessalonians 2:15-16).
indignation and wrath—in the bosom of a sin-avenging God.
To them who, etc.—The substance of these verses is that the final judgment will turn upon character alone.
by patient continuance in well-doing, etc.—Compare Luke 8:15 : "That on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience"; denoting the enduring and progressive character of the new life.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Romans 2:8:
Malachi 3:6
Romans 15:31
1 Corinthians 13:6
2 Thessalonians 1:8
2 Thessalonians 2:12
James 1:19
James 1:21
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