Romans 2:2
2:2 Now we know that God’s judgment is in accordance with truth 1 against those who practice such things.
Romans 2:8
2:8 but 2 wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition 3 and do not obey the truth but follow 4 unrighteousness.
Romans 13:2
13:2 So the person who resists such authority 5 resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment
1 tn Or “based on truth.”
2 tn This contrast is clearer and stronger in Greek than can be easily expressed in English.
3 tn Grk “those who [are] from selfish ambition.”
4 tn Grk “are persuaded by, obey.”
5 tn Grk “the authority,” referring to the authority just described.