Romans 8:31

Romans 8:31 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
• New International Version (NIV)What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• English Standard Version (ESV)What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• New King James Version (NKJV)What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Context of Romans 8:31

29For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified. What, then, are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? 32He did not even spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. How will he not also with him grant us everything? 33Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies.

Romans 8:31 word by word

Τί οὖν ἐροῦμεν πρὸς ταῦτα; εἰ ὁ θεὸς ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, τίς καθ᾽ ἡμῶν;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• shall weἐρῶereō · to sayG2046
• thenοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• Ifεἰei · ifG1487
• Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• againstκατάkata · according toG2596

Cross-references for Romans 8:31

• Romans 4:1What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?
• Genesis 15:1After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be very great.
• Numbers 14:9Only don’t rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land, for we will devour them. Their protection has been removed from them, and the Lord is with us. Don’t be afraid of them!”
• Deuteronomy 33:29How happy you are, Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is the shield that protects you, the sword you boast in. Your enemies will cringe before you, and you will tread on their backs.
• Joshua 10:42Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign, because the Lord, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.
• 1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, “Come on, let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will help us. Nothing can keep the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
• 1 Samuel 17:45David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with a sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of Armies, the God of the ranks of Israel — you have defied him.
• Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — whom should I dread?
• Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.
• Psalms 56:4In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.
• Psalms 118:6The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?
• Isaiah 50:7The Lord God will help me; therefore I have not been humiliated; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.
• Isaiah 54:17No weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will refute any accusation raised against you in court. This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants, and their vindication is from me.” This is the Lord’s declaration.
• Jeremiah 1:19They will fight against you but never prevail over you, since I am with you to rescue you.” This is the Lord’s declaration.
• Jeremiah 20:11But the Lord is with me like a violent warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly shamed, an everlasting humiliation that will never be forgotten.

Commentaries on Romans 8:31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31What shall we then say to these things? - What conclusion should we draw from the above premises? From all that was already laid down in the preceding chapters, but especially in the preceding verses, from Romans 8:28-30; inclusive. As if he had said: What comfort may we derive from these doctrines? God has called us all to holiness, and to love to him, which is the principle of holiness. We are persecuted and despised, it is true, and we may be more so…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31What shall we then say … - What fairly follows from the facts stated? or what conclusion shall we draw in regard to the power of the Christian religion to support us in our trials from the considerations which have been stated? What the influence is he proceeds to state. If God be for us - Be on outside, or is our friend, as he has shown himself to be by adopting us Romans 8:15, by granting to us his Spirit Romans 8:16-17, Romans 8:26-27, and by his…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 28-31Verses 28-31 That is good for the saints which does their souls good. Every providence tends to the spiritual good of those that love God; in breaking them off from sin, bringing them nearer to God, weaning them from the world, and fitting them for heaven. When the saints act out of character, corrections will be employed to bring them back again. And here is the order of the causes of our salvation, a golden chain, one which cannot be broken. 1. Whom he…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31Paul is referring to everything he has taught in chapters 5–8 about the blessings and sense of assurance that believers receive from their relationship with God.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3131. What shall we then say to these things?--"We can no farther go, think, wish" [Bengel]. This whole passage, to Ro 8:34, and even to the end of the chapter, strikes all thoughtful interpreters and readers, as transcending almost every thing in language, while Olshausen notices the "profound and colossal" character of the thought. If God be for us, who can be against us?--If God be resolved and engaged to bring us through, all our enemies must be His…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Romans 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings