Keraia
Romans 2

Romans 2:6

God’s Righteous Judgment · Romans 2:1–16
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Translations

Modern
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”
Traditional
Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Literal
…who “will repay to each according to his works,”
Latin
…qui reddet unicuique secundum opera ejus:

Original

Greek
English
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

Notes

Romans 2:6–11

Paul uses a chiasm (a pattern shaped like an “X,” where ideas are repeated in reverse order) to make his point:

  • A God judges everyone the same (2:6)

    • B Life is the reward for doing good (2:7)

      • C Wrath is the penalty for evil (2:8)

      • C′ Wrath for doing evil (2:9)

    • B′ Life for doing good (2:10)

  • A' God shows no favoritism (2:11)

Romans 1:18–3:20

Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.

Parallels

Psalm 75:1–10

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Hell Judgment Letter to the Romans Sin

Topics

Applying the Bible Confronting Sin Evil Men Following the Will of God Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God: Impartial Going to Hell Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Judgment: The General Man: Shall be Recompensed According to his Works Missionaries Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Pressing toward the Goal Return of Christ Rome: God's Judgment Against all Sin The Anger of God is Righteous The End Times The Punishment of the Wicked: Shall Be: According to Their Deeds What Happens When you Die