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Bible verse
Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
What it means
For everyone who belongs to Jesus, the sentence of guilt has been lifted. There is no lingering condemnation, no hidden verdict waiting to fall, because Christ already bore your judgment at the cross. The accusing voice that says you are too far gone has no legal standing before God. You are not living to earn acceptance; you live from acceptance already given. Rest here when shame presses in. The One who died for you now stands in your place, and His word over you is not guilty but beloved.
Romans 8:1 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 8:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 8 |
| Topic | forgiveness |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- John 3:18-19
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Galatians 3:13
- Romans 5:1
- 1 Corinthians 1:30
- Titus 2:11-14
- John 5:24
- Romans 4:7-8
- Romans 8:34
- John 15:4
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 8:1?
It is in Romans, in Romans 8. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Romans 8:1?
Readers most often set it beside John 3:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:13, Romans 5:1. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 8:1?
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
Father, you are already present in Romans 8:1, before any of us arrive. We bring you Romans 8:1, forgiveness. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Romans 8 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Romans 8:1 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.
