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<a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. <a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to those who indeed with endurance in good work are seeking glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; <a href="/kjv/romans/2.htm">King James Bible</a> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: <a href="/nkjv/romans/2.htm">New King James Version</a> eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; <a href="/nasb_/romans/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> to those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life; <a href="/nasb/romans/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; <a href="/nasb77/romans/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; <a href="/lsb/romans/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; <a href="/amp/romans/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> to those who by persistence in doing good seek [unseen but certain heavenly] glory, honor, and immortality, [He will give the gift of] eternal life. <a href="/csb/romans/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality; <a href="/hcsb/romans/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality; <a href="/asv/romans/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life: <a href="/cev/romans/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He will give eternal life to everyone who has patiently done what is good in the hope of receiving glory, honor, and life that lasts forever. <a href="/erv/romans/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life: <a href="/gwt/romans/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He will give everlasting life to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality by persisting in doing what is good. But he will bring <a href="/gnt/romans/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some people keep on doing good, and seek glory, honor, and immortal life; to them God will give eternal life. <a href="/isv/romans/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good; <a href="/msb/romans/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. <a href="/net/romans/2.htm">NET Bible</a> eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality, <a href="/nheb/romans/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality -- everlasting life. <a href="/wbt/romans/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To them who by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for glory, and honor, and immortality; eternal life: <a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages; <a href="/web/romans/2.htm">World English Bible</a> to those who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> to those, indeed, who in continuance of a good work, seek glory, and honor, and incorruptibility—continuous life; <a href="/blb/romans/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to those who indeed with endurance in good work are seeking glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; <a href="/ylt/romans/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> to those, indeed, who in continuance of a good work, do seek glory, and honour, and incorruptibility -- life age-during; <a href="/slt/romans/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To them truly by perseverance of the good work they seek glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To them indeed, who according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life: <a href="/cpdv/romans/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> To those who, in accord with patient good works, seek glory and honor and incorruption, certainly, he will render eternal life. <a href="/nabre/romans/2.htm">New American Bible</a> eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> To those who continue patiently in good works seeking glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> To those who in the patience of good works are seeking glory, honor and indestructibility, he gives eternal life,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> to those who, by patient continuance in good works, seek for glory and honor and incorruptibility, eternal life: <a href="/godbey/romans/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> to those indeed who with patience of good work are seeking glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: <a href="/haweis/romans/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> to those who, in the patient practice of good works, seek glory and honour and immortality?eternal life. <a href="/mace/romans/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality; <a href="/wey/romans/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages; <a href="/worrell/romans/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> to those who, by patience in well-doing, are seeking for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life; <a href="/worsley/romans/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> to them, who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, and honor, and immortality, eternal life: <a href="/parallel/romans/2-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=371" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/2.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a> …6God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” 7<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">To those who</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">by</a> <a href="/greek/5281.htm" title="5281: hypomonēn (N-AFS) -- Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.">perseverance</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergou (N-GNS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">in doing</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathou (Adj-GNS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">seek</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5092.htm" title="5092: timēn (N-AFS) -- A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.">honor,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/861.htm" title="861: aphtharsian (N-AFS) -- From aphthartos; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; genuineness.">immortality,</a> <a href="/greek/166.htm" title="166: aiōnion (Adj-AFS) -- From aion; perpetual.">He will give eternal</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life.</a> 8But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Galatians 6:8-9</a> 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. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. <a href="/matthew/25-46.htm">Matthew 25:46</a> And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” <a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a> 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. <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a> From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a> You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. <a href="/1_john/2-25.htm">1 John 2:25</a> And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">2 Peter 1:10-11</a> Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, / and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34</a> Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:patient.<a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Romans 8:24,25</a> For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? … <a href="/job/17-9.htm">Job 17:9</a> The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.<a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.glory.<a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.<a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23</a> And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,<a href="/john/5-44.htm">John 5:44</a> How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?immortality.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53,54</a> For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality… <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">2 Timothy 1:10</a> But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:eternal.<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.<a href="/1_john/2-25.htm">1 John 2:25</a> And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/acts/15-18.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-5.htm">Continuance</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm">Immortality</a> <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Incorruptibility</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Incorruption</a> <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/acts/26-3.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Persistence</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Persistent</a> <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Striving</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">ty</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Well-Doing</a> <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Work</a> <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/romans/6-22.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Continuance</a> <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">Immortality</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">Incorruptibility</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">Incorruption</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Persistence</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Persistent</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Striving</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">ty</a> <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Well-Doing</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Work</a> <a href="/romans/2-9.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 2</div>1. <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">No excuse for sin.</a> 6. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">No escape from judgment.</a> 14. <a href="/romans/2-14.htm">Gentiles cannot;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/2-17.htm">nor Jews.</a> </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'; 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Perseverance suggests a continuous effort despite challenges, reflecting the biblical principle of enduring faith (<a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>). The concept of "doing good" aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized love and service to others (<a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>). Historically, the early Christian community faced persecution, making perseverance a vital trait for believers. This perseverance is not merely human effort but is empowered by the Holy Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>).seek glory, honor, and immortality The pursuit of "glory, honor, and immortality" contrasts with worldly desires. In biblical terms, "glory" often refers to the divine presence or approval (<a href="/john/17-22.htm">John 17:22</a>). "Honor" is associated with living a life that reflects God's character, and "immortality" points to the eternal life promised to believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53-54</a>). This pursuit is not self-centered but is directed towards God's eternal kingdom. The cultural context of the Roman Empire, where honor and glory were sought through power and status, highlights the countercultural nature of this pursuit.He will give eternal life Eternal life is a central promise of the Christian faith, signifying a restored relationship with God through Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). It is not earned by works but is a gift of grace (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). This promise fulfills Old Testament prophecies of a new covenant and eternal kingdom (<a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>). The assurance of eternal life provides hope and motivation for believers to live according to God's will, reflecting the transformative power of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome, addressing both Jewish and Gentile Christians. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, consisting of a diverse group of believers in Rome, facing various cultural and religious challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> The ultimate reward promised by God to those who seek Him through perseverance in doing good.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_doing_good.htm">Perseverance in Doing Good</a> The Greek word for perseverance, "hypomon?," implies steadfastness and endurance. Believers are called to remain faithful in their good works despite challenges. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_glory,_honor,_and_immortality.htm">Seeking Glory, Honor, and Immortality</a> The pursuit of these virtues is not for self-glorification but for the glory of God. True honor and immortality are found in a life dedicated to God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_eternal_life.htm">The Promise of Eternal Life</a> Eternal life is a gift from God, not earned by works but given to those who demonstrate their faith through consistent good deeds. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_and_works.htm">The Role of Faith and Works</a> While salvation is by faith, genuine faith is evidenced by a life of good works. Believers are encouraged to live out their faith actively. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_an_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with an Eternal Perspective</a> Focusing on eternal rewards helps believers prioritize their actions and decisions in this life, aligning them with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 2</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_being_full_of_compassion.htm">Will you endure suffering for a little while?</a> <a href="/q/does_romans_2_7_support_works_salvation.htm">Does Romans 2:7 advocate for salvation through works?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_david's_faith_with_history.htm">How do we reconcile David's confidence in divine intervention (Psalm 5:3, 8) with known historical conflicts where God's protection was not apparent?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_job_2_1-6_show_god's_goodness.htm">How can God's conversation with Satan, suggesting further suffering, be reconciled with the Bible's portrayal of God's goodness? (Job 2:1-6)</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>(7) To them who.--Before the words "eternal life," at the end of the verse, we must supply "He will render." The phrase "glory, and honour, and immortality" is practically equivalent to "eternal life." "Those who honestly seek for this life shall find it." The stress is upon the words "by patient continuance in well doing," From the point of view of rhetoric, no doubt exception might be taken to the tautology; but St. Paul was far too much in earnest to attend carefully to the laws of rhetoric, and it is just this spontaneity which is in great part the secret of his power.Patient continuance.--A single word in the Greek, but rightly translated in the Authorised version, by (according to, by the rule of) patience (persistence or perseverance) in well doing (literally, in good work). In English we should naturally say, "in good works," but the Greek, here as frequently, by the use of the singular and by the absence of the article, puts the abstract for the concrete, so covering every particular case.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 7-9. - To them who by patient continuance in well-doing (literally, good work, ἔργου ἀγαθοῦ, with reference to ἔργα preceding) seek for glory and honour and immortality (literally, incorruption, ἀφθαρσίαν), eternal life. But unto them which are contentious (so Authorized Version; in Revised Version, factious. As to true meaning, see below), and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth (rather, worketh, ἐργαζομένῳ, with reference again to ἔργα in ver. 6) evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile (literally, Greek). The expression, τοῖς ἐξ ἐριθείας, is rendered in the Authorized Version "them which are contentious," ἐριθεία being translated "contention" also in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Philippians 1:16</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a>; <a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14, 16</a>. So, too, the Vulgate, qui sunt ex contentione; and similarly Origen, Chrysostom, OEcumenius, Theophylact, Erasmus, Luther, Beza, Calvin, etc. This, however, is not the classical sense of the word, which is not connected with ἕρις ("strife"), but with ἔριθος, which means originally a day labourer, or a worker for hire, being so used in Homer. Hence ἐριθεία meant (1) labour for wages, and came to mean (2) canvassing or intriguing for office, and (3) faction, or party-spirit (cf. Arist., 'Pol.,' 5. 2, 6; 3, 9). . . . <a href="/commentaries/romans/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>To those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. by καθ’ (kath’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). perseverance ὑπομονὴν (hypomonēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. in doing ἔργου (ergou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. good ἀγαθοῦ (agathou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. seek ζητοῦσιν (zētousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. glory, δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. honor, τιμὴν (timēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5092.htm">Strong's 5092: </a> A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. immortality, ἀφθαρσίαν (aphtharsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_861.htm">Strong's 861: </a> From aphthartos; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; genuineness. [He will give] eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_166.htm">Strong's 166: </a> From aion; perpetual. life. ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. 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