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The Danger of 'Treasuring' Wrath
Commentators emphasize the powerful metaphor of 'treasuring up wrath.' Instead of storing heavenly treasure, a person with a hard heart accumulates sin and rebellion. This 'treasure' of wrath is not spent immediately but is stored up, increasing with every act of defiance, awaiting a future day of reckoning.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:5
18th Century
Theologian
But after thy hardness. The word "after" here (kata) means, in respect to; or, you act according to the direct tende…
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:5
After thy hardness (κατα την σκληροτητα σου). "According to thy hardness (old word from σκληρος, hard, stiff, only here in N.T.) w…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:5
19th Century
Bishop
The one condition upon which the goodness of God will come into operation, you directly contravene. Instead of being penitent, you are impenitent, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 2:5
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…
John Calvin
On Romans 2:5
16th Century
Theologian
But according to your hardness, etc. When we become hardened against the admonitions of the Lord, impenitence follows; and those who are n…
John Gill
On Romans 2:5
17th Century
Pastor
But after your hardness and impenitent heart The apostle goes on to show, that such persons who promise themselves impuni…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 2:1–16
17th Century
Minister
The Jews thought themselves a holy people, entitled to their privileges by right, while they were unthankful, rebellious, and unrighteous. But all …