Romans 2:6
“Who will render to every man according to his deeds:”
Romans 2:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Who will render to every man according to his works.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- who will render to every man according to his works:
- DARBYDarby
- who shall render to each according to his works:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- who will pay back to everyone according to their works:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- who shall render to each according to his works;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He will repay each person according to their deeds:
Context: Romans 2
4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
6Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
7To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
8But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
About Romans 2: God's Righteousness Revealed
Paul teaches that all people are guilty of sin and that God's judgment is based on their actions.
Commentary
Romans chapter 2 is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. Paul begins by reminding us that God will judge us according to our deeds, not our words. He then goes on to explain that those who live according to the law will be judged by the law, while those who live according to the Spirit will be judged by the Spirit. This is an important reminder that our actions have consequences, and that we should strive to live in accordance with God's will.