Rom 2:4 | RWP | e4.org | Or despiseth thou? ( η καταφρονεισ? ). Another alternative, that of scorn of God's kindness ( χρηστοτητος , ) and forbearance ( ανοχης , old word, holding back from ανεχω , only here in N.T.) and longsuffering ( μακροθυμιας , late word for which see , ). Καταφρονεω is old verb to think down on ( κατα, φρονεω ) as in ; . This upstart Jew actually thinks down on God. And then "the riches" ( του πλουτου ) of all that comes from God. Leadeth thee to repentance ( εις μετανοιαν σε αγε ). The very kindness ( το χρηστον , the kindly quality) of God is trying to lead (conative present αγε ) thee to a right-about face, a change of mind and attitude ( μετανοιαν ) instead of a complacent self-satisfaction and pride of race and privilege.

‏ Romans 2:4

Or despiseth thou? ( η καταφρονεισ? ). Another alternative, that of scorn of God's kindness ( χρηστοτητος, 2Co 6:6) and forbearance ( ανοχης, old word, holding back from ανεχω, only here in N.T.) and longsuffering ( μακροθυμιας, late word for which see 2Co 6:4, 6). Καταφρονεω is old verb to think down on ( κατα, φρονεω ) as in Mt 6:24; 1Co 11:22. This upstart Jew actually thinks down on God. And then "the riches" ( του πλουτου ) of all that comes from God.

Leadeth thee to repentance ( εις μετανοιαν σε αγε ). The very kindness ( το χρηστον, the kindly quality) of God is trying to lead (conative present αγε ) thee to a right-about face, a change of mind and attitude ( μετανοιαν ) instead of a complacent self-satisfaction and pride of race and privilege.