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Romans 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”
Romans 2:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 2:4
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering—three terms for divine patience: χρηστότης (chrēstotēs, "kindness/goodness"), ἀνοχή (anochē, "forbearance/tolerance"), and μακροθυμία (makrothymia, "longsuffering/patience"). Πλοῦτος (ploutos, "riches/abundance") emphasizes the lavish extent of God's mercy—not grudging tolerance but overflowing patience. To καταφρονέω (kataphroneō, "despise/disdain") this is to treat it with contempt.Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance—ἀγνοέω (agnoeō, "not knowing/ignorant of") implies willful ignorance. ...
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Cross-References for Romans 2:4
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“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”
“that he may be gracious to you; and therefore he will be exalted”
“and proclaimed”
“willing to show his wrath”
“Lord”
“that you may know what is the hope of his calling”
“That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”
“the forgiveness of our trespasses”
“a propitiation}”