Romans 2:5 web — But according to your hardness and unrepentant heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath, reve…

World English Bible

"But according to your hardness and unrepentant heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath, revelation, and of the righteous judgment of God;"

— Romans 2:5, World English Bible

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Romans 2 — Context

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We know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.

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Do you think this, O man who judges those who practice such things, and do the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?

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Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

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But according to your hardness and unrepentant heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath, revelation, and of the righteous judgment of God;

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who "will pay back to everyone according to their works:"

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to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;

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but to those who are self-seeking, and don't obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath and indignation,

Romans 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:5 say?
Romans 2:5 in the World English Bible reads: “But according to your hardness and unrepentant heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath, revelation, and of the righteous judgment of God;”
Where is Romans 2:5 in the Bible?
Romans 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 5.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 2:5.
What translation should I read Romans 2:5 in?
Romans 2:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 2:5?
Romans 2:5 reads (WEB): “But according to your hardness and unrepentant heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath, revelation, and of the righteous judgment of God;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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