Parallel Verses

Amplified

But for those who are selfishly ambitious and self-seeking and disobedient to the truth but responsive to wickedness, [there will be] wrath and indignation.

New American Standard Bible

but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation.

King James Version

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

Holman Bible

but wrath and indignation to those who are self-seeking and disobey the truth but are obeying unrighteousness;

International Standard Version

but wrath and fury for those who in their selfish pride refuse to believe the truth and practice wickedness instead.

A Conservative Version

but to those of self-interest, and who indeed disobey the truth but have confidence in unrighteousness--anger and wrath,

American Standard Version

but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness,'shall be wrath and indignation,

An Understandable Version

But to the ones who have selfish ambition [Note: Some translate these words "are contentious"] and refuse to obey the truth, but [instead] obey what is wrong, [God will bring] wrath, fury,

Anderson New Testament

but to those who are contentious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, anger and wrath,

Bible in Basic English

But to those who, from a love of competition, are not guided by what is true, will come the heat of his wrath,

Common New Testament

but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey wickedness, there will be wrath and fury.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but unto those who are contentious, and do not yield to the truth, but give way to injustice, indignation and wrath,

Darby Translation

But to those that are contentious, and are disobedient to the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there shall be wrath and indignation,

Godbey New Testament

but to those who are of self-seeking, and disobedient to the truth, but obedient to unrighteousness, there are indignation and wrath.

Goodspeed New Testament

but self-seeking people who are disloyal to the truth and responsive only to what is wrong will experience anger and fury,

John Wesley New Testament

But to them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be indignation and wrath,

Julia Smith Translation

But to them of intrigue, and are truly disobedient to the truth, and yielding to injustice, anger and wrath,

King James 2000

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

Lexham Expanded Bible

but to those [who act] from selfish ambition and who disobey the truth, but who obey unrighteousness, wrath and anger.

Modern King James verseion

But to those who indeed disobeying the truth out of self-seeking, and obeying unrighteousness, will be anger and wrath,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But unto them that are rebellious, and disobey the truth, and follow iniquity, shall come indignation and wrath,

Moffatt New Testament

but anger and wrath to those who are wilful, who disobey the Truth and obey wickedness ??9 anguish and calamity for every human soul that perpetrates evil, for the Jew first and for the Greek as well,

Montgomery New Testament

but anger and wrath upon those who are self-willed and disobey the truth, but obey unrighteousness.

NET Bible

but wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition and do not obey the truth but follow unrighteousness.

New Heart English Bible

But to those who are self-seeking, and do not obey the truth, but obey wickedness -- wrath and anger,

Noyes New Testament

but to those who are contentious, and disobedient to the truth; but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and indignation.

Sawyer New Testament

but to those who are contentions and disobey the truth, and obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath.

The Emphasized Bible

Unto them, on the other hand, who are of contention, and are not yielding unto the truth, but are yielding unto unrighteousness, anger and wrath,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But to those who are of a contentious spirit, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation, and wrath;

Twentieth Century New Testament

While as to those who are factious, and disobedient to Truth but obedient to Evil, wrath and anger, distress and despair,

Webster

But to them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness; indignation and wrath:

Weymouth New Testament

while on the other hand upon the self-willed who disobey the truth and obey unrighteousness will fall anger and fury, affliction and awful distress,

Williams New Testament

but wrath and fury, crushing suffering and awful anguish, to the self-willed who are always resisting the right and yielding to the wrong,

World English Bible

but to those who are self-seeking, and don't obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath and indignation,

Worrell New Testament

but to those who are contentious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there shall be wrath and indignation,

Worsley New Testament

but to those who are contentious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath.

Youngs Literal Translation

and to those contentious, and disobedient, indeed, to the truth, and obeying the unrighteousness -- indignation and wrath,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184


which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

ἐριθεία 
Eritheia 
Usage: 7

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

do not obey
ἀπειθέω 
Apeitheo 
Usage: 16

the truth
ἀλήθεια 
Aletheia 
Usage: 87

but
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

πείθω 
Peitho 
Usage: 52

G93
ἀδικία 
Adikia 
Usage: 20

θυμός 
Thumos 
Usage: 18

Context Readings

The Righteous And Impartial Judgment Of God

7 to those who by persistence in doing good seek [unseen but certain heavenly] glory, honor, and immortality, [He will give the gift of] eternal life. 8 But for those who are selfishly ambitious and self-seeking and disobedient to the truth but responsive to wickedness, [there will be] wrath and indignation. 9 There will be tribulation and anguish [torturing confinement] for every human soul who does [or permits] evil, to the Jew first and also to the Greek,


Cross References

Psalm 90:11


Who understands the power of Your anger? [Who connects this brevity of life among us with Your judgment of sin?]
And Your wrath, [who connects it] with the [reverent] fear that is due You?

Proverbs 13:10


Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.

Isaiah 50:10


Who is among you who fears the Lord,
Who obeys the voice of His Servant,
Yet who walks in darkness and has no light?
Let him trust and be confident in the name of the Lord and let him rely on his God.

Nahum 1:6


Who can stand before His indignation [His great wrath]?
And who can stand up and endure the fierceness of His anger?
His wrath is poured out like fire
And the rocks are destroyed by Him.

John 3:18-21

Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him].

Romans 1:18

For [God does not overlook sin and] the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth,

Romans 6:17

But thank God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed.

Romans 9:22

What if God, although willing to show His [terrible] wrath and to make His power known, has tolerated with great patience the objects of His wrath [which are] prepared for destruction?

Romans 10:16

But they did not all pay attention to the good news [of salvation]; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?”

Romans 15:18

For I will not [even] presume to speak of anything except what Christ has done through me [as an instrument in His hands], resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles [to the gospel], by word and deed,

1 Corinthians 11:16

Now if anyone is inclined to be contentious [about this], we have no other practice [in worship than this], nor do the churches of God [in general].

2 Thessalonians 1:8

dealing out [full and complete] vengeance to those who do not [seek to] know God and to those who ignore and refuse to obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus [by choosing not to respond to Him].

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

and by unlimited seduction to evil and with all the deception of wickedness for those who are perishing, because they did not welcome the love of the truth [of the gospel] so as to be saved [they were spiritually blind, and rejected the truth that would have saved them].

1 Timothy 6:3-4

If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine and teaching which is in agreement with godliness (personal integrity, upright behavior),

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish and ill-informed and stupid controversies and genealogies and dissensions and quarrels about the Law, for they are unprofitable and useless.

Hebrews 3:12-13

Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving heart [which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from the living God.

Hebrews 5:9

And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,

Hebrews 10:27

but a kind of awful and terrifying expectation of [divine] judgment and the fury of a fire and burning wrath which will consume the adversaries [those who put themselves in opposition to God].

Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be won over [to Christ] without discussion by the godly lives of their wives,

1 Peter 4:17

For it is the time [destined] for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not respect or believe or obey the gospel of God?

Revelation 14:10

he too will [have to] drink of the wine of the wrath of God, mixed undiluted into the cup of His anger; and he will be tormented with fire and brimstone (flaming sulfur) in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb (Christ).

Revelation 16:19

The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. And God kept in mind Babylon the great, to give her the cup of the wine of His fierce and furious wrath.

Job 24:13


“Others have been with those who rebel against the light;
They do not want to know its ways
Nor stay in its paths.

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