Rom 2:4 | PNT | STEP | Or despisest thou ? Dost thou go further still, and not only expect to escape God's wrath for sin, but dost thou even abuse his love? The riches . The overflowing abundance. Longsuffering . Shown in long bearing with the sinner. Leadeth thee to repentance . The purpose of God's goodness and forbearance is not to encourage sin, but to appeal to man's better nature, give him further opportunity and lead him to repentance.

Romans 2:4

Or despisest thou? Dost thou go further still, and not only expect to escape God's wrath for sin, but dost thou even abuse his love?

The riches. The overflowing abundance.

Longsuffering. Shown in long bearing with the sinner.

Leadeth thee to repentance. The purpose of God's goodness and forbearance is not to encourage sin, but to appeal to man's better nature, give him further opportunity and lead him to repentance.