But do you suppose this, [a](A)you foolish person who passes judgment on those who practice such things, and yet does them as well, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you think lightly of (B)the riches of His (C)kindness and [b](D)restraint and (E)patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? But [c]because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart (F)you are storing up wrath for yourself (G)on the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, (H)who will repay each person according to his deeds: to those who by (I)perseverance in doing good seek (J)glory, honor, and (K)immortality, He will give (L)eternal life; but to those who are (M)self-serving and (N)do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, He will give wrath and indignation.

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  1. Romans 2:3 Lit O
  2. Romans 2:4 I.e., from inflicting punishment
  3. Romans 2:5 Or in accordance with

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) But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil,(L) there will be wrath and anger.(M)

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