So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Or do you show contempt for the riches(A) of his kindness,(B) forbearance(C) and patience,(D) not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?(E)

But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath(F), when his righteous judgment(G) will be revealed. God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”[a](H) To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor(I) and immortality,(J) he will give eternal life.(K)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 2:6 Psalm 62:12; Prov. 24:12

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