Romans 2:10
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but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
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to the Jew first--first in perdition if unfaithful; but if obedient to the truth, first in salvation (Rom 2:10).
Open source ↗The scope of the first two chapters of this epistle may be gathered from Rom 3:9, "We have before proved both Jews and Gentiles that they are all under sin." This we have proved upon the Gentiles (ch. 1), now in this chapter he proves it upon the Jews, as appears by Rom 2:17, "thou art called a Jew." I. He proves in general that Jews and Gentiles stand upon the same level before the justice of God, to Rom 2:11. II. He shows more particularly what sins the Jews were guilty of, notwithstanding their profession and vain pretensions (Rom 2:17 to the end).
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The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.
so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.