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Evidence, Not Earning
Multiple commentators emphasize that this verse does not teach that good works earn salvation, which would contradict Romans 3:20. Instead, it describes the evidence of a life transformed by faith. The 'patient continuance in well doing' is the fruit of a salvation already received by grace, not the root that earns it. These actions attest to a person's genuine faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:7
18th Century
Theologian
To them. Whoever they may be.
Patient continuance. This refers to those who by perseverance in well doing, or in …
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:7
To them that seek (τοις μεν--ζητουσιν). Dative plural of the articular present active participle of ζητεω with μεν on the one hand…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:7
19th Century
Bishop
To those who.—Before the words “eternal life,” at the end of the verse, we must understand “He will render” to be…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 2:7
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 2:7
16th Century
Theologian
To them indeed, who by perseverance, etc.; literally, patience; by which word something more is expressed. For it is per…
John Gill
On Romans 2:7
17th Century
Pastor
To them who by patient continuance in well doing
These words are descriptive of one sort of persons, to whom God wil…
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 …