Romans 2:10

King James Version:

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But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:

Complete Jewish Bible:

but glory and honor and shalom to everyone who keeps doing what is good, to the Jew first, then to the Gentile.

Berean Standard Bible:

but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.

American Standard Version:

but glory and honor and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{{G1161}{G2532}} glory^{G1391}, honour^{G5092}, and^{G2532} peace^{G1515}, to every man^{G3956} that worketh^{G2038} good^{G18}, to the Jew^{G2453} first^{G4412}, and^{G5037} also^{G2532} to the Gentile^{G1672}:

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Commentary for Romans 2:10

Romans 2:10 is a part of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Christian community in Rome, written around AD 57-58. This verse comes within a larger section where Paul is discussing the impartiality of God's judgment. The historical context is significant, as the early Christian church was grappling with questions of Jewish law and its relevance to Gentile believers.

In this verse, Paul emphasizes that divine approval—manifested as glory, honor, and peace—is available to all individuals who engage in good works. This is a radical statement for the time because it places Jews and Gentiles on equal footing in terms of God's favor. traditionally, Jewish law was seen as the path to righteousness, but Paul is clear that Gentiles, who do not have the Law, can also receive God's commendation if they do good.

The themes present in Romans 2:10 include the universality of God's justice, the idea that one's standing before God is not determined by ethnicity or religious background, and the importance of moral behavior over ritual observance. Paul is laying the groundwork for the doctrine of justification by faith, which he will elaborate on later in the letter, particularly in Romans 3 and 4. This verse reflects the early Christian understanding that salvation is a gift from God, accessible through faith and demonstrated through actions, rather than through adherence to the Mosaic Law alone. It also underscores the inclusivity of the Christian message, which invites all people into a relationship with God through Christ.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1391
   There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δόξα
   Transliteration: dóxa
   Pronunciation: dox'-ah
   Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5092
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τιμή
   Transliteration: timḗ
   Pronunciation: tee-may'
   Description: from τίνω; a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself:--honour, precious, price, some.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1515
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰρήνη
   Transliteration: eirḗnē
   Pronunciation: i-ray'-nay
   Description: probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2038
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐργάζομαι
   Transliteration: ergázomai
   Pronunciation: er-gad'-zom-ahee
   Description: middle voice from ἔργον; to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.:--commit, do, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work.
   
8. Strong's Number: G18
   There are 929 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀγαθός
   Transliteration: agathós
   Pronunciation: ag-ath-os'
   Description: a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun):--benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare καλός.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2453
   There are 187 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰουδαῖος
   Transliteration: Ioudaîos
   Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yos
   Description: from Ἰουδά (in the sense of Ἰούδας as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah:--Jew(-ess), of Judæa.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4412
    There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρῶτον
    Transliteration: prōton
    Pronunciation: pro'-ton
    Description: neuter of πρῶτος as adverb (with or without ὁ); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance):--before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all).
    
11. Strong's Number: G5037
    There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέ
    Transliteration: té
    Pronunciation: teh
    Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1672
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἕλλην
    Transliteration: Héllēn
    Pronunciation: hel'-lane
    Description: from Ἑλλάς; a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew:-- Gentile, Greek.