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 live in selfish ambition and do not obey the truth but follow unrighteousness. 9There will be affliction and distress on everyone who does evil, on the Jew first and also the Greek, but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also the Greek. 11For there is no partiality with God. 12For all who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned 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 perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
• Romans 9:21Has the potter no right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special use and another for ordinary use?
• 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the Lord says, ‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
• Psalms 112:6For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.
• Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
• Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
• Proverbs 8:18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.
• Luke 9:48and said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me, for the one who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
• Luke 12:37Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!
• John 12:26If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
• 1 Peter 1:7Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
• 1 Peter 5:4Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
• Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
• Romans 8:6For the outlook of the flesh is death, but the outlook of the Spirit is life and peace,
• Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, 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 in him, so that you may abound in 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