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Romans 2:7
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

Romans 9:21,23
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? …

1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeedthat thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

and peace.

Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally mindedis death; but to be spiritually mindedis life and peace.

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

to every.

Psalm 15:2
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

Proverbs 11:18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousnessshall be a sure reward.

Isaiah 32:17
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Gentile.

for everyone who does good
This emphasizes the universality of God's judgment and reward system, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries. It aligns with the biblical principle that God shows no partiality (Acts 10:34-35). The concept of "doing good" is rooted in the moral law written on human hearts (Romans 2:15) and is a reflection of living according to God's commandments (John 14:15).

first for the Jew
This acknowledges the historical and covenantal priority of the Jewish people in God's redemptive plan. The Jews were the first recipients of God's law and promises (Romans 9:4-5). This phrase reflects the principle that salvation is from the Jews (John 4:22) and honors their role as the initial bearers of God's revelation.

then for the Greek
"Greek" here represents the Gentiles, indicating the inclusivity of the gospel message. This reflects the expansion of God's covenant to all nations, fulfilling the promise to Abraham that all peoples on earth will be blessed through him (Genesis 12:3). It underscores the breaking down of the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile through Christ (Ephesians 2:14).

Romans 2:9 lays down a sober warning: “There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek”. Verse 10 pivots with the single word “but.” The Spirit is drawing a sharp contrast—judgment for evil versus reward for good. Scripture often pairs these two paths side-by-side (Deuteronomy 11:26-28;John 3:18;Galatians 6:7-8). “But” signals hope: God’s justice does not end in wrath; it also brings blessing to the obedient.

“Glory” looks ahead to the radiant future that God shares with His children.

•2 Corinthians 4:17 calls it “an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.”

•Colossians 3:4 promises, “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.”

•Romans 8:30 links it to the entire saving work of God: those He justified, “He also glorified.”

God’s glory is His own splendor; amazingly, He intends to clothe faithful believers in that splendor forever.

Honor points to the public approval God will give.

• Jesus said, “If anyone serves Me… the Father will honor him” (John 12:26).

•1 Peter 1:7 speaks of “praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

• In1 Samuel 2:30 God declares, “I will honor those who honor Me.”

Unlike earthly applause, this honor comes from the highest throne and can never fade (Revelation 2:10).

Peace crowns the trio. It means wholeness now and forever.

• “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God” (Romans 5:1).

•Isaiah 32:17 promises, “The work of righteousness will be peace.”

• Jesus bequeaths a distinctive calm: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you” (John 14:27).

Glory and honor look mainly forward; peace already flows into the present life of those reconciled to God.

Paul is not teaching salvation by flawless works—Romans 3:20 has already ruled that out. Rather:

• Good works are the evidence of a living faith (James 2:17;Titus 2:14).

•Ephesians 2:8-10 holds grace and works together: saved “by grace… created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”

Persisting in good shows the reality of a heart changed by the gospel (Galatians 6:9). Such a life attracts the promised glory, honor, and peace.

God gave Israel the covenants, the promises, and the Messiah (Romans 9:4-5). So His rewards naturally begin with them.

• “Salvation is from the Jews” (John 4:22).

•Acts 3:26: God sent His Servant Jesus “first to you [Jews] to bless you.”

•Romans 1:16 announces “the power of God for salvation… first to the Jew.”

The order underscores God’s faithfulness to His ancient promises.

“Greek” represents all Gentiles. The same blessings extend to every nation.

•Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Greek… for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

•Ephesians 2:13: once far off, Gentiles “have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

•Isaiah 49:6 foretold the Messiah as “a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

God’s fairness is spotless: identical standards, identical rewards, universal offer.

Romans 2:10 paints the bright side of divine justice. God pledges real, everlasting “glory, honor, and peace” to every person whose genuine faith shows itself in good. His saving plan respects the historic priority of the Jew yet embraces the Gentile in full equality. The verse invites us to a life of Spirit-empowered goodness that anticipates eternal splendor under the smile of God.