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An Impartial, Universal Judgment
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse establishes a universal principle: God's final judgment will be impartial and based on each person's life. This standard applies to everyone, regardless of their religious or ethnic background. God will judge each individual according to their 'real character,' not their outward claims or group identity.
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Romans
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:6
18th Century
Theologian
Who will render. That is, who will make retribution as a righteous Judge; or who will give to every man as he deserves.
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:6
Who will render (ος αποδωσε). Paul quotes Pr 24:12 as in 2 Timothy 4:14. See also Mt 16:27;[Reference Revelation 22:12…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:6
19th Century
Bishop
According to his deeds.—The Apostle here lays down with unmistakable definiteness and precision the doctrine that works, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 2:6
The apostle speaks plainly in order to startle Jews out of their lethargy of self-deception. What the nation is doing by its stubbornness and impen…
John Calvin
On Romans 2:6
16th Century
Theologian
Who will render to every one, etc. Since he had to deal with blind little saints, who thought that the wickedness of their hearts…
John Gill
On Romans 2:6
17th Century
Pastor
Who will render to every man according to his deeds .
] God will be the Judge, who is righteous, holy, just, and tru…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 2:1–16
17th Century
Minister
The Jews thought themselves a holy people, entitled to their privileges by right, while they were unthankful, rebellious, and unrighteous. But all …