Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 2:6 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Romans 2:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 2 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who will render to every man according to his deeds:”
Romans 2:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 2:6
Who will render to every man according to his deeds—Paul quotes Psalm 62:12 and Proverbs 24:12, affirming the universal principle that God judges κατὰ τὰ ἔργα (kata ta erga, "according to the works"). The future ἀποδώσει (apodōsei, "will render/repay") points to eschatological judgment. This seems paradoxical in a letter championing justification by faith (3:28, 4:5), but Paul's point is that genuine faith produces transformed behavior—judgment by works reveals faith's authenticity.This principle demolishes any claim that God plays favorites based on ethnicity, religious pedigree, or doctrinal...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 2:6
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“Lord”
“and mighty in work; whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men”
“and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.”
“according to what he has done”
“Yahweh”
“the great and the small”
“Say ye to the righteous”
“but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.”
“and cause every man to find according to his ways.”