Romans 2:9 bbe — Trouble and sorrow on all whose works are evil, to the Jew first and then to the Greek;

Bible in Basic English

"Trouble and sorrow on all whose works are evil, to the Jew first and then to the Greek;"

— Romans 2:9, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 2 — Context

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Who will give to every man his right reward:

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To those who go on with good works in the hope of glory and honour and salvation from death, he will give eternal life:

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But to those who, from a love of competition, are not guided by what is true, will come the heat of his wrath,

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Trouble and sorrow on all whose works are evil, to the Jew first and then to the Greek;

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But glory and honour and peace to all whose works are good, to the Jew first and then to the Greek:

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For one man is not different from another before God.

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All those who have done wrong without the law will get destruction without the law: and those who have done wrong under the law will have their punishment by the law;

Romans 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 2:9 say?
Romans 2:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Trouble and sorrow on all whose works are evil, to the Jew first and then to the Greek;”
Where is Romans 2:9 in the Bible?
Romans 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Romans 2:9 in?
Romans 2:9 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 2:9?
Romans 2:9 reads (BBE): “Trouble and sorrow on all whose works are evil, to the Jew first and then to the Greek;” 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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