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Romans 2:10

What does Romans 2:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 2:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 2:10 means

In contrast to distress for evildoers, those who do good receive glory, honor, and peace—from God. Again the order is “to the Jew first, and also to the Greek,” signaling that privilege does not equal exemption but does entail primacy in both judgment and blessing. The triad points to a complete well-being: recognition from God (glory and honor) and wholeness within (peace). This is the endpoint of a life oriented toward God’s truth. The verse calls the reader to value what God values and promises that His final verdict will vindicate those who persevered in doing good by His grace.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but glory and honor and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but glory and honor and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But glory and honour and peace to all whose works are good, to the Jew first and then to the Greek:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and glory, and honour, and peace, to every one who is working the good, both to Jew first, and to Greek.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But glory and honour and peace to every one that worketh good: to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

but glory and honour and peace to every one that works good, both to Jew first and to Greek:

Context

Verse 10 mirrors verse 9, emphasizing equal application across Jew and Greek. The pairing amplifies the theme introduced in verses 7–8 and readies the reader for verse 11’s explicit principle: God is impartial. This framework is crucial before Paul addresses the Law directly in verses 12–16, where he shows how God’s just standard applies differently—but fairly—to those with and without the Law.

v.9tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that worketh evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek;

v.10This passage

v.11for there is no respect of persons with God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 4:7

    Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

  • Luke 22:14

    And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him.

  • Proverbs 8:18

    Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.

  • Isaiah 26:12

    Jehovah, thou wilt ordain peace for us; for thou hast also wrought all our works for us.

  • Galatians 5:22

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  • John 16:33

    These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

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