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Bible verse
Romans 8:31
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
What it means
If the God of all creation has taken your side, no enemy, accusation, or hardship can finally stand against you. This is not empty positivity; it is grounded in what God has already done in giving His own Son. The same love that went to the cross now surrounds your life. Opposition may come, and trials are real, but they cannot cancel His purpose for you. When fear whispers that you are outnumbered, remember whose you are. The Father who spared nothing to save you will not abandon you now.
Romans 8:31 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 8:31 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 8 |
| Topic | confidence |
| 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.
- Psalms 118:6
- Jeremiah 1:19
- Psalms 56:11
- 1 John 4:4
- Isaiah 54:17
- Jeremiah 20:11
- Psalms 56:4
- Psalms 27:1-3
- Psalms 84:11-12
- Numbers 14:9
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 8:31?
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 8:31?
Readers most often set it beside Psalms 118:6, Jeremiah 1:19, Psalms 56:11, 1 John 4:4. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 8:31?
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
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Romans 8:31 is hidden from you. We bring you Romans 8:31, confidence. 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 8 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Romans 8:31 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
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
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.
