Rom 2:7, 2Ti 3:11 | JFB | STEP | 7-10. To them who, &c.—The substance of these verses is that the final judgment will turn upon character alone. by patient continuance in well-doing, &c.—Compare : "That on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience "; denoting the enduring and progressive character of the new life.

Romans 2:7

7-10. To them who, &c.—The substance of these verses is that the final judgment will turn upon character alone.

by patient continuance in well-doing, &c.—Compare Lu 8:15: "That on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience"; denoting the enduring and progressive character of the new life.

2 Timothy 3:11

11. afflictions—"sufferings."

which—Greek, "such as."

in Antioch—of Pisidia (Ac 13:14, 50, 51).

Iconium— (Ac 14:1-5).

Lystra— (Ac 14:6, 19).

what—How grievous.

out of . . . all . . . Lord delivered me— (2Ti 4:17; Ps 34:17; 2Co 1:10). An encouragement to Timothy not to fear persecutions.