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Romans 2:7-16

7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.

8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.

9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile;

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

11 For God does not show favoritism.

12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.

13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.

14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law,

15 since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.)

16 This will take place on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

Cross References for Romans 2:7-16

Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Click to read the verse Romans 6:23 Click to read the verse Romans 6:23

Deuteronomy 5:33 - Walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:33 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:33

Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Click to read the verse Romans 8:25 Click to read the verse Romans 8:25

Psalms 27:14 - Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 27:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:14

James 5:7-8 - Patience in Suffering Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer w... Click to read the verse James 5:7-8 Click to read the verse James 5:7-8

James 5:7 - Patience in Suffering Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer w... Click to read the verse James 5:7 Click to read the verse James 5:7

John 5:44 - How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the pra... Click to read the verse John 5:44 Click to read the verse John 5:44

Hebrews 10:35-36 - So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:35-36 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:35-36

Matthew 7:7 - “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to ... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:7

Titus 1:2 - a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promise... Click to read the verse Titus 1:2 Click to read the verse Titus 1:2

1 Timothy 1:17 - Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and eve... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:17 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:17

1 Peter 1:7 - These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refin... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7

Hebrews 12:1 - God Disciplines His Sons Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1

Psalms 37:3 - Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:3

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58

Daniel 6:20 - When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the l... Click to read the verse Daniel 6:20 Click to read the verse Daniel 6:20

Job 17:9 - Nevertheless, the righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stron... Click to read the verse Job 17:9 Click to read the verse Job 17:9

2 Timothy 1:10 - but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroy... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10

1 Corinthians 4:5 - Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to l... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:5

2 Corinthians 4:17 - For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs t... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:17

1 Thessalonians 1:10 - and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from th... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Colossians 1:11 - being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great en... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:11 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:11

Isaiah 33:15 - He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps hi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:15

Deuteronomy 28:1 - Blessings for Obedience If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his comman... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:1 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:1

Deuteronomy 11:27 - the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today; Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:27 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:27

1 Timothy 4:16 - Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:16

Romans 9:23 - What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:23 Click to read the verse Romans 9:23

Colossians 1:27 - To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, wh... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27

Luke 8:15 - But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, reta... Click to read the verse Luke 8:15 Click to read the verse Luke 8:15

Matthew 19:16 - The Rich Young Man Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:16

2 Timothy 4:7-8 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Matthew 24:13 - but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:13

Romans 11:22 - Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness... Click to read the verse Romans 11:22 Click to read the verse Romans 11:22

Numbers 29:25 - Include one male goat as a sin offering, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its gra... Click to read the verse Numbers 29:25 Click to read the verse Numbers 29:25

Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do n... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9

2 Thessalonians 3:13 - And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:13

John 8:31 - The Children of Abraham To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teachi... Click to read the verse John 8:31 Click to read the verse John 8:31

Psalms 111:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understa... Click to read the verse Psalms 111:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 111:10

Psalms 106:3 - Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:3

James 1:3 - because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Click to read the verse James 1:3 Click to read the verse James 1:3

1 Samuel 12:14 - If you fear the Lord and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:14 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:14

Philippians 2:12 - Shining as Stars Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence,... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12

Matthew 13:21 - But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:21

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:4

John 6:66-69 - From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. Click to read the verse John 6:66-69 Click to read the verse John 6:66-69

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Click to read the verse Romans 12:12 Click to read the verse Romans 12:12

John 12:43 - for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. Click to read the verse John 12:43 Click to read the verse John 12:43

Lamentations 3:25-26 - The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:25-26 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:25-26

1 Corinthians 15:54 - When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:54 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:54

Colossians 1:23 - if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the go... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23

Revelation 2:26 - To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations— Click to read the verse Revelation 2:26 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:26

Matthew 10:22 - All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:22

Philippians 4:1 - Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should ... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:1

Nehemiah 5:16 - Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall. All my men were assembled there for the wor... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:16 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:16

Psalms 37:34 - Wait for the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are ... Click to read the verse Psalms 37:34 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:34

1 Peter 4:19 - So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Cr... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:19 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:19

1 Corinthians 15:53-54 - For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:53-54 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:53-54

1 Corinthians 15:53 - For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:53 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:53

Job 23:11 - My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. Click to read the verse Job 23:11 Click to read the verse Job 23:11

Romans 5:2 - through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoi... Click to read the verse Romans 5:2 Click to read the verse Romans 5:2

Romans 2:10 - but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Click to read the verse Romans 2:10 Click to read the verse Romans 2:10

Luke 11:9 - “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door w... Click to read the verse Luke 11:9 Click to read the verse Luke 11:9

1 John 2:25 - And this is what he promised us—even eternal life. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

1 Peter 1:7-8 - These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refin... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7-8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7-8

Luke 21:19 - By standing firm you will gain life. Click to read the verse Luke 21:19 Click to read the verse Luke 21:19

Hebrews 6:12 - We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12

Romans 8:18 - Future Glory I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that... Click to read the verse Romans 8:18 Click to read the verse Romans 8:18

Revelation 2:3 - You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3

Hebrews 10:36 - You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36

Mark 13:13 - All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Click to read the verse Mark 13:13 Click to read the verse Mark 13:13

Revelation 2:10-11 - Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10-11 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10-11

Mark 10:17 - The Rich Young Man As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees befor... Click to read the verse Mark 10:17 Click to read the verse Mark 10:17

2 Timothy 2:10 - Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:10

1 Thessalonians 1:3 - We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor promp... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Hebrews 6:15 - And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15

Romans 8:24-25 - For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25 Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25

1 Peter 4:13-14 - But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13-14

2 Peter 1:6 - and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6

Matthew 24:12-13 - Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, Click to read the verse Matthew 24:12-13 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:12-13

2 Thessalonians 1:4 - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4