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Romans 2:9–11

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Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
For there is no respect of persons with God.
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From verse 9

  1. 1 Peter 4:17Rank 1 from verse 9
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    17For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

  2. Ezekiel 18:4Rank 2 from verse 9
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    4Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

  3. Romans 1:16Rank 3 from verse 9
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    16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

  4. Romans 3:29–30Rank 4 from verse 9
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    29Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

    30Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

  5. 2 Thessalonians 1:6Rank 5 from verse 9
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    6Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

From verse 10

  1. Isaiah 32:17Rank 1 from verse 10
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    17And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

  2. Isaiah 26:12Rank 2 from verse 10
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    12¶ Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.

  3. 1 Peter 1:7Rank 3 from verse 10
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    7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

  4. Numbers 6:26Rank 4 from verse 10
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    26The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

  5. James 3:13Rank 5 from verse 10
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    13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

From verse 11

  1. Deuteronomy 10:17Rank 1 from verse 11
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    17For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

  2. Acts 10:34Rank 2 from verse 11
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    34¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

  3. 2 Chronicles 19:7Rank 3 from verse 11
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    7Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

  4. Galatians 2:6Rank 4 from verse 11
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    6But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

  5. Galatians 6:7–8Rank 5 from verse 11
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    7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

    8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 2:9

COMBINED MEANING

tribulation

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Affliction, distress, anguish, persecution, oppression, trouble, or suffering.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

anguish

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Extreme distress, pain, grief, or oppressive trouble of body, mind, spirit, or heart.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 2:10

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

worketh

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Third-person singular present form of work, meaning to labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 2:11

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

respect

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Sense 1: Regard or consideration. Sense 2: Relation or reference. Sense 3: Honour. Sense 4: Partial favour. Sense 5: To show regard or honour to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

9Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

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10But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:

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11For there is no respect of persons with God.

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12For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

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