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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />God &#8220will repay each person according to what they have done.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will judge everyone according to what they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He will render to each one according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />who "will give to each according to his works,"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who will render to every man according to his deeds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />who “will render to each one according to his deeds”:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />who WILL REPAY EACH PERSON ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />who WILL RENDER TO EACH PERSON ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />who WILL RENDER TO EVERY MAN ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />who WILL REPAY TO EACH ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He WILL PAY BACK TO EACH PERSON ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS [justly, as his deeds deserve]:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will repay each one according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will repay each one according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />who will render to every man according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God will reward each of us for what we have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />who will render to every man according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will pay all people back for what they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For God will reward each of us according to what we have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For he will repay everyone according to what that person has done: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />God ?will repay each one according to his deeds.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He will reward each one according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who "will pay back to everyone according to their works:"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who will render to every man according to his deeds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />To each man He will make an award corresponding to his actions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who “will pay back to everyone according to their works:” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />who will render to each according to his works;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />who "will give to each according to his works,"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> who shall render to each according to his works;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who will give back to each according to his works:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who will render to every man according to his works. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For he will render to each one according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />who will repay everyone according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For he will repay according to each one’s deeds:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who will render to every man according to his deeds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />He who pays every person according to his works:<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />who will render to every man according to his works;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />who will give to each one according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />who will recompense to every man according to his works;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />who will render to every man according to his actions: eternal life to those,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />To each man He will make an award corresponding to his actions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Who will render to every man according to his works;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />who will render to every <i>one</i> according to his works:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/2-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=367" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">God</a> <a href="/greek/591.htm" title="591: Apodōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.">“will repay</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastō (Adj-DMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each one</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: erga (N-ANP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deeds.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a></span><br />For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a></span><br />“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a></span><br />For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-26</a></span><br />What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a></span><br />Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8</a></span><br />because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a></span><br />Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a></span><br />He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a></span><br />I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a></span><br />and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a></span><br />If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-11.htm">Job 34:11</a></span><br />For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10-11</a></span><br />Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who will render to every man according to his deeds:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22</a></b></br> Hast thou faith? have <i>it</i> to thyself before God. Happy <i>is</i> he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-11.htm">Job 34:11</a></b></br> For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to <i>his</i> ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a></b></br> Also unto thee, O Lord, <i>belongeth</i> mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Award</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-12.htm">Corresponding</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Render</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">Award</a> <a href="/james/2-18.htm">Corresponding</a> <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/romans/4-4.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Render</a> <a href="/romans/4-4.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-1.htm">No excuse for sin.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">No escape from judgment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-14.htm">Gentiles cannot;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/2-17.htm">nor Jews.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>God</b><br>The term "God" here refers to the monotheistic deity central to Christian belief, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. In the context of Romans, Paul is addressing both Jewish and Gentile audiences, emphasizing that God is impartial and sovereign over all humanity. This aligns with the Old Testament understanding of God as a just and righteous judge, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> and <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8</a>.<p><b>“will repay”</b><br>The concept of God repaying individuals is rooted in the biblical principle of divine justice. This phrase echoes the Old Testament, particularly <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a> and <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a>, which affirm that God will render to each person according to their actions. It underscores the certainty of divine judgment and accountability, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. The future tense indicates an eschatological perspective, pointing to the final judgment.<p><b>each one</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the universality of God's judgment. It includes every individual, regardless of ethnicity, social status, or religious background. In the context of Romans, Paul is addressing both Jews and Gentiles, making it clear that all are subject to God's righteous judgment. This reflects the biblical teaching that God shows no partiality, as seen in <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a>.<p><b>according to his deeds.”</b><br>The focus on "deeds" highlights the biblical principle that actions are a reflection of one's faith and character. While salvation is by grace through faith (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>), deeds are evidence of genuine faith (<a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-26</a>). This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects God's righteousness and justice. It also serves as a warning against hypocrisy, as seen in Jesus' teachings in <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome, addressing both Jewish and Gentile Christians.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, consisting of a diverse group of believers in Rome, facing issues of unity and understanding of the Gospel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge who will repay each person according to their deeds, emphasizing His justice and righteousness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_day.htm">Judgment Day</a></b><br>The future event when God will judge all people, rewarding or punishing them based on their actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/deeds.htm">Deeds</a></b><br>The actions and behaviors of individuals, which are the basis for God's judgment as mentioned in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_perfect.htm">God's Justice is Perfect</a></b><br>God's judgment is based on His perfect knowledge and justice. He sees beyond outward appearances and knows the true nature of our deeds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/deeds_reflect_faith.htm">Deeds Reflect Faith</a></b><br>While salvation is by faith, our deeds are evidence of our faith. True faith will naturally produce good works.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a></b><br>We are accountable to God for our actions. This should encourage us to live righteously and in accordance with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Understanding that our deeds have eternal consequences should motivate us to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing what truly matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_works.htm">Grace and Works</a></b><br>While we are saved by grace, not by works, our works are a response to God's grace and a demonstration of our transformed lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/define_lovingkindness..htm">What does 'God is just' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_justice_shown_in_matt_25_24-30.htm">How can the harsh judgment on the servant in Matthew 25:24–30 be reconciled with a supposedly just and merciful God? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_2_7_support_works_salvation.htm">Does Romans 2:7 advocate for salvation through works?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_unjust_to_forget.htm">Is God unjust to forget?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">According to his deeds.</span>--The Apostle here lays down with unmistakable definiteness and precision the doctrine that <span class= "ital">works,</span> what a man has <span class= "ital">done,</span> the moral tenor of his life, will be the standard by which he will be judged at the last day. There can be no question that this is the consistent doctrine of Scripture. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm" title="For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.">Matthew 16:27</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm" title="When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:">Matthew 25:31</a> <span class= "ital">et seq.;</span> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm" title="For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad.">2Corinthians 5:10</a>; <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm" title="Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.">Galatians 6:7</a> <span class= "ital">et seq.;</span> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm" title="Knowing that whatever good thing any man does, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.">Ephesians 6:8</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm" title=" Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.">Colossians 3:24</a>; <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm" title="And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searches the reins and hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works.">Revelation 2:23</a>; <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm" title="And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.">Revelation 20:12</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm" title="And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.">Revelation 22:12</a>.) How is this to be reconciled with the main theme of the Epistle, the doctrine of justification by <span class= "ital">faith</span>? . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who will render to every man according to his works</span>. This assertion is no contradiction of the main portion of the Epistle as it proceeds, as to justification being not of works; the phrase here being, not on <span class="accented">account of</span> his works, but <span class="accented">according</span> to them. "Nequaquam tamen quid valeant, sed quid illis debeatur pretii pronunciat" (Calvin). The <span class="accented">ground</span> of justification is not here involved. All that is asserted is what is essential to any true conception of God's justice, viz. that he has regard to <span class="accented">what men are</span> in assigning reward or punishment; it is what is given in <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> as a first principle of faith about God, "that he is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him." It is further evident from <span class="greek">ἑκάστῳ</span>, and still more from all that follows, that all such will be so rewarded, whether before Christ or after his coming, whether knowing him or not knowing him. Nor is the inclusion of the latter inconsistent with the doctrine that salvation is through Christ alone. For the effect of his atonement is represented as retrospective as well as prospective, and as availing virtually for all mankind (cf. <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a>; <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Romans 5:15, 18, 20</a>). Hence the narrow doctrine of some divines, who would confine the possibility of salvation to those who have had in some way during life a conscious faith in the atonement, is evidently not the doctrine of St. Paul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/2-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[God]</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃς</span> <span class="translit">(hos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">“will repay</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀποδώσει</span> <span class="translit">(Apodōsei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each one</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑκάστῳ</span> <span class="translit">(hekastō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> </span><span class="str2">Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to</span><br /><span class="grk">κατὰ</span> <span class="translit">(kata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deeds.”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔργα</span> <span class="translit">(erga)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">NT Letters: Romans 2:6 Who will pay back to everyone according (Rom. 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