Romans 2:7
“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”
Romans 2:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- To them indeed, who according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:
- DARBYDarby
- to them who, in patient continuance of good works, seek for glory and honour and incorruptibility, life eternal.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- to those, indeed, who in continuance of a good work, do seek glory, and honour, and incorruptibility ; life age-during;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- To those who, by patiently doing good, seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
Context: Romans 2
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,
9Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
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.