Romans 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 2:4 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God lea..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 2:4 — KJV
“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)
Romans 2:4 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 2:4
“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:4: goodness, longsuffering, god
“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:4: knowing, god
“For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:4: riches, god
“And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:4: goodness, god
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Romans 2:4: riches, god
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