But unto them that are factious and obey not the truth but obey unrighteousness

(τοις δε εξ εριθειας κα απειθουσιν τη αληθε…

Who are contentious. This expre ion usually denotes those who have a quarrelsome or litigious disposition and generally refers to controve…

But unto them . . . — The scholar will observe that in the original Greek the construction is changed. At the end of Romans 2:7, t…

The apostle speaks plainly in order to startle Jews out of their lethargy of self-deception. What the nation is doing by its stubbornness and impen…

But to those who are contentious, etc. There is some irregularity in the passage; first, because its flow is interrupted, for the…

But unto them that are contentious
This is a description of the other sort of persons to whom God will render accord…

The Jews thought themselves a holy people, entitled to their privileges by right, while they were unthankful, rebellious, and unrighteous. But all …

1. After suggesting that God’s judgment is true and refuting the contrary opinion, the Apostle here explains the truth of God’s judgment.

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