…who will render to each person according to his deeds: 7 to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; 8 but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation. 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek, 10 but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 11 For there is no partiality with God.
Romans 2:6-11
On the surface, this appears to contradict some of Paul’s other statements concerning faith and works in matters of salvation (Eph. 2:8-9). There is no contradiction here, as Paul refers to people in general outside of Christ. All who are outside of Christ will be judged by their works, through which no one will be justified (cf. 3:20).
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