Romans 2:7

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

Cross-references

Romans 2:10 Parallel

Romans 2:10 echoes the same promise of glory, honor, and peace for those who do good, reinforcing the reward.

Romans 6:23 Contrast

Romans 6:23 contrasts this: eternal life is a gift, not earned by works — highlighting grace alongside the call to persevere.

Romans 8:25 Parallel

Romans 8:25 explicitly ties patient waiting to hope — directly reinforcing the persistence-in-doing-good theme of Romans 2:7.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

In Romans 8:18, Paul contrasts present sufferings with future glory — directly connecting to the glory sought by patient endurance in Romans 2:7.

Romans 11:22 warns to continue in God's kindness, paralleling the perseverance in doing good from Romans 2:7.

Romans 12:12 Related theme

Romans 12:12 exhorts persevering in tribulation—similar endurance to the persistent good works in Romans 2:7.

In 2 Timothy 4:8, the crown of righteousness awaits those who yearn for Christ’s appearing—paralleling the eternal life promised to those who persist in doing good.

In Revelation 2:10, the promise of 'crown of life' echoes the eternal life given to those who endure faithfully — testing and tribulation are involved.

In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul describes finishing the race and keeping the faith—a personal example of the perseverance that Romans 2:7 links to eternal life.

Luke 8:15 Parallel

In Luke 8:15, perseverance in hearing the word yields a crop—echoing the persistence in doing good that leads to eternal life.

John 5:44 Contrast

In John 5:44, Jesus criticizes those who seek glory from men rather than from God — contrasting with the godly pursuit of glory in Romans 2:7.

In John 6:66-69, Peter affirms that staying with Jesus—despite many leaving—secures the words of eternal life, paralleling perseverance for eternal reward.

1 Corinthians 15:53 explains that immortality is achieved through resurrection — the very immortality believers seek by persistence.

1 Corinthians 15:54 proclaims death swallowed up in victory, the ultimate outcome of the immortality believers pursue.

In 1 Corinthians 15:58, standing firm and laboring in the Lord is not in vain—mirroring the promise that persistence in doing good gains eternal life.

In 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Paul explains that present afflictions produce an eternal weight of glory — directly supporting the promise of eternal life for patient endurance.

In Galatians 6:9, not growing weary in doing good leads to a harvest at the proper time—directly paralleling the reward for persistence in Romans 2:7.

2 Timothy 1:10 reveals that Christ brought life and immortality to light — the source of the eternal life believers seek.

In Colossians 1:27, the mystery is Christ in you, the hope of glory — identifying the source of the glory sought in Romans 2:7.

Matthew 24:13 promises salvation to those who stand firm — the same outcome as persistence in doing good in Romans 2:7.

Psalm 37:3 Parallel

Psalm 37:3 directly commands 'do good' and trust — matching the very action and attitude rewarded in Romans 2:7.

Psalm 37:34 Parallel

Psalm 37:34 urges hope and keeping God's way — promising exaltation and inheritance, just as persistence leads to eternal life.

James 5:7 Parallel

In James 5:7, the same patient endurance is applied to waiting for the Lord's return — using the farmer metaphor to illustrate perseverance.

1 Peter 1:7 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:7, tested faith results in praise, glory, and honor at Christ's revelation — echoing the glory and honor sought through patient well-doing.

In Hebrews 10:35, holding onto confidence brings reward—matching the promise that persistent doing good results in eternal life.

In Hebrews 6:12, faith and patience inherit the promises—echoing the persistence in doing good that leads to eternal life in Romans 2:7.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 highlights endurance inspired by hope, mirroring the persistence in doing good described here.

Colossians 3:24 reinforces the reward motive — serving Christ yields an inheritance, just as seeking glory yields eternal life.

1 Peter 4:19 explicitly urges 'continue to do good' while trusting God — nearly identical to the persistence in doing good in Romans 2:7.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 boasts of perseverance through trials, directly paralleling the patient endurance in doing good.

Colossians 1:11 prays for steadfastness and patience, directly linking to the perseverance in doing good.

2 Samuel 22:25 declares reward for righteousness — directly mirroring the promise of eternal life to those who seek glory by doing good.

2 Corinthians 4:17 describes affliction producing an eternal weight of glory—mirroring the pursuit of immortality and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 presents the flip side — punishment for those who disobey, contrasting with the reward for persistent good.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 commands never tiring of doing good, directly reinforcing the persistence in good works.

1 Timothy 4:16 promises salvation through perseverance in doctrine and life, echoing the reward of eternal life for persistence.

In 2 Timothy 2:10, Paul endures everything so others may obtain eternal glory — mirroring the perseverance for eternal life in Romans 2:7.

Psalm 106:3 Parallel

Psalm 106:3 blesses those who always do what is right — a direct parallel to the persistent seekers of glory and eternal life.

James 1:12 Parallel

James 1:12 promises the crown of life to those who persevere under trial — a direct parallel to eternal life for persistent good deeds.

Proverbs 21:21 directly parallels pursuing righteousness and love leading to life and honor, similar to seeking glory, honor, immortality.

Hebrews 12:1 commands running with perseverance the race set before us, directly echoing the persistence in doing good required for eternal life.

Ezekiel 3:20 warns a righteous person who turns to evil loses past righteousness, contrasting with the needed persistence.

John 12:43 Contrast

John 12:43 contrasts seeking human approval over God's—opposite of the glory and honor from God in Romans 2:7.

Amos 5:14 Parallel

Amos 5:14 commands seeking good to live, directly paralleling the pursuit of eternal life through doing good.

Luke 21:19 Parallel

In Luke 21:19, standing firm to win life directly echoes the persistence in doing good that leads to eternal life in Romans 2:7.

In Matthew 19:16, the young man asks what good thing to do for eternal life — directly echoing Romans 2:7's pursuit of eternal life through doing good.

Mark 10:17 Parallel

In Mark 10:17, the rich young ruler asks about inheriting eternal life — mirroring Romans 2:7's theme of seeking eternal life through action.

Revelation 2:26 echoes the promise of reward for perseverance, linking endurance to receiving authority.

In Hebrews 6:15, Abraham’s patient waiting brought the promise—a specific example of endurance rewarded, similar to the persistence in Romans 2:7.

Mark 13:13 Parallel

In Mark 13:13, standing firm to the end for salvation parallels the persistence in doing good that leads to eternal life in Romans 2:7.

In Matthew 25:46, the righteous receive eternal life — reinforcing the promise of eternal life for those who persist in doing good in Romans 2:7.

In Matthew 10:22, enduring to the end for salvation parallels the persistence in doing good that leads to eternal life in Romans 2:7.

Proverbs 13:21 echoes that righteousness rewards with prosperity, contrasting with sin's misfortune, aligning with seeking glory and immortality.

Deuteronomy 5:33 promises life and prosperity for walking in obedience — directly paralleling the promise of eternal life for persistent good works here.

Deuteronomy 11:27 ties blessing to obedience — the same conditional reward structure as seeking immortality through doing good.

1 John 2:25 Parallel

1 John 2:25 states that eternal life is God's promise — the very reward for which believers persist in doing good.

2 Peter 1:6 Parallel

2 Peter 1:6 lists perseverance as a step in Christian growth, connecting to the perseverance in Romans 2:7 but without the eternal life reward focus.

Deuteronomy 28:1 promises exaltation for full obedience — a parallel to the reward of eternal life for those who persist in good.

In 1 Peter 4:13, rejoicing in Christ's sufferings leads to future glory — parallel to seeking glory through endurance in doing good.

Job 17:9 Parallel

Job 17:9 promises increased strength to those who hold to righteousness — mirroring the reward of persistence in doing good.

Psalm 27:14 Parallel

Psalm 27:14 calls for waiting on the Lord with strength — a parallel to the patient endurance rewarded with eternal life.

James 1:25 Parallel

James 1:25 blesses those who continue in the perfect law — a similar emphasis on persistent obedience, though the reward is general blessing.

Colossians 1:23 echoes this call to perseverance, grounding it in continued faith and hope in the gospel.

James 1:3 Parallel

James 1:3 explains that testing produces perseverance, which is the same quality Romans 2:7 requires for earning eternal life.

Lamentations 3:25 says God is good to those who hope and seek him — underlying the seeking of glory in Romans 2:7 as seeking God himself.

Lamentations 3:26 commends quietly waiting for salvation — directly echoing the patient endurance for eternal life.

In Matthew 13:21, those without root fall away under persecution — contrasting the persistence that yields eternal life in Romans 2:7.

Titus 1:2 Related theme

Titus 1:2 grounds eternal life in God's promise before time, while Romans 2:7 focuses on human pursuit — complementary perspectives.

1 Corinthians 4:5 promises praise from God at judgment, aligning with the goal of seeking glory from God.

Revelation 1:9 mentions patient endurance as a shared experience in Jesus, paralleling the perseverance theme but in a context of suffering for testimony.