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Bible verse
Romans 5:8
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
What it means
God did not wait for us to clean ourselves up before He loved us. While we were still turned away, still tangled in sin, Christ went to the cross for us. This is the heart of the gospel. His love is not a reward for the deserving but a gift poured out on the undeserving. If He gave His own Son while we were far off, we can trust that nothing in us could ever outrun that mercy now.
Romans 5:8 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 5:8 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 5 |
| Topic | gods love |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- John 15:13
- John 3:16
- Romans 5:6
- 1 Peter 3:18
- 1 John 3:16
- 1 John 4:9-10
- Isaiah 53:6
- Ephesians 2:7
- Romans 4:25
- Ephesians 1:6-8
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 5:8?
It is in Romans, in Romans 5. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Romans 5:8?
Readers most often set it beside John 15:13, John 3:16, Romans 5:6, 1 Peter 3:18. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 5:8?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Romans 5:8 more than we can. We bring you Romans 5:8, gods love. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Romans 5 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Romans 5:8 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
