Romans 2:10

Romans 2:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
• New International Version (NIV)but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
• English Standard Version (ESV)but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek.
• New King James Version (NKJV)but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Context of Romans 2:10

8but wrath and anger to those who are self-seeking and disobey the truth while obeying unrighteousness. 9There will be affliction and distress for every human being who does evil, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek; but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does what is good, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. 11For there is no favoritism with God. 12For all who sin without the law will also perish without the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.

Romans 2:10 word by word

δόξα δὲ καὶ τιμὴ καὶ εἰρήνη παντὶ τῷ ἐργαζομένῳ τὸ ἀγαθόν, Ἰουδαίῳ τε πρῶτον καὶ Ἕλληνι·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butδέde · thenG1161
• gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• honourτιμήtimē · honorG5092
• peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• to every manπᾶςpas · allG3956
• that workethἐργάζομαιergazomai · to workG2038
• goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
• to the JewἸουδαῖοςIoudaios · JewG2453
• firstπρῶτονprōton · firstG4412
• andτεte · and/bothG5037
• to the GentileἝλλην=ἝλληνHellēn · Greek, GentileG1672

Cross-references for Romans 2:10

• Romans 2:7eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;
• Romans 9:21Or has the potter no right over the clay, to make from the same lump one piece of pottery for honor and another for dishonor?
• 1 Samuel 2:30“Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel: ‘I did say that your family and your forefather’s family would walk before me forever. But now,’ this is the Lord’s declaration, ‘no longer! For those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disgraced.
• Psalms 112:6He will never be shaken. The righteous one will be remembered forever.
• Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor.
• Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme — so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.
• Proverbs 8:18With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness.
• Luke 9:48He told them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me. And whoever welcomes me welcomes him who sent me. For whoever is least among you — this one is great.”
• Luke 12:37Blessed will be those servants the master finds alert when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will get ready, have them recline at the table, then come and serve them.
• John 12:26If anyone serves me, he must follow me. Where I am, there my servant also will be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
• 1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith — more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 1 Peter 5:4And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
• Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Romans 8:6Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace.
• Romans 14:17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
• Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Commentaries on Romans 2:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10But glory, honor, and peace - While the finally impenitent Jew and Gentile shall experience the fullest effects of the righteous indignation of the supreme Judge, even man that worketh good - that lives in a conscientious obedience to the known will of God, whether he be Jew or Gentile, shall have glory, honor, and peace; i.e. eternal blessedness.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-11Paul uses a chiasm (a pattern shaped like an “X,” where ideas are repeated in reverse order) to make his point: A God judges everyone the same (2:6) B Life is the reward for doing good (2:7) C Wrath is the penalty for evil (2:8) C′ Wrath for doing evil (2:9) B′ Life for doing good (2:10) A' God shows no favoritism (2:11)Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-107-10. To them who, &c.--The substance of these verses is that the final judgment will turn upon character alone. by patient continuance in well-doing, &c.--Compare Lu 8:15: "That on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience"; denoting the enduring and progressive character of the new life.Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 2:10

• Gentiles
• God Continued...
• Greece
• Judgment
• Peace
• Reward
• Righteous

In the dictionaries

• Accuse
• Boast
• Continuance
• Doer
• Excuse
• Fall of man
• Forbearance
• Glory
• Greek
• Resurrection of the dead

Commentaries on Romans 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings