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?
• New King James Version (NKJV)What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• New Living Translation (NLT)What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?

Context of Romans 8:31

29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God 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 shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh?
• Genesis 15:1After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great."
• Numbers 14:9Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the Lord is with us; do not fear them."
• Deuteronomy 33:29Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs."
• Joshua 10:42And Joshua captured all these kings and their land at one time, because the Lord God of Israel fought for Israel.
• 1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few."
• 1 Samuel 17:45Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
• Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
• Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
• Psalms 56:4In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
• Psalms 118:6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
• Isaiah 50:7But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.
• Isaiah 54:17no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord."
• Jeremiah 1:19They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the Lord, to deliver you."
• Jeremiah 20:11But the Lord is with me as a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble; they will not overcome me. They will be greatly shamed, for they will not succeed. Their eternal dishonor 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