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Bible Verse of the Day
Apr 16, 2025 7:39 AM

  Romans 2:5-6 In-Context

  3 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?

  4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

  5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.

  6 God "will repay each person according to what they have done."Psalm 62:12; Prov. 24:12

  7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.

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

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