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Romans 2:7

Eternal lifePatienceHope

5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

6 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.

9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;

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BSB
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
KJV
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
WEB
to those who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
ASV
to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:
DARBY
to them who, in patient continuance of good works, seek for glory and honour and incorruptibility, life eternal.
BLB
to those who indeed with perseverance in good work are seeking glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;
ÅB
Han vil gi evig liv til dem som med utholdenhet i gode gjerninger søker herlighet, ære og uforgjengelighet.
OTB
Til dem som ved utholdenhet i å gjøre godt søker herlighet, ære og udødelighet, vil Han gi evig liv.
B1930
dem som med utholdenhet i god gjerning søker herlighet og ære og uforgjengelighet, skal han gi evig liv,

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  • 2 Timothy 4:7–8

    I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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  • Luke 8:15

    But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:58

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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  • 2 Timothy 1:10

    And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,

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  • Revelation 2:10–11

    Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

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  • 1 Peter 1:7–8

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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  • Hebrews 10:35–36

    So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

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  • Romans 6:23

    For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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