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Bible verse
Romans 8:38
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,”
What it means
Paul lists the great powers that frighten us, death, spiritual forces, the unknown future, and declares them all too weak to cut us off from God's love. He is persuaded, settled, sure. This certainty is not wishful thinking but rests on Christ, who died and rose to hold us fast. Whatever season threatens to unmoor you, the love that reached you in Jesus does not loosen its grip. You are held, and nothing can pry you loose.
Romans 8:38 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 8:38 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 8 |
| Topic | gods love |
| 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 10:28
- Romans 14:8
- 2 Timothy 1:12
- 1 Peter 5:8-10
- 1 Peter 3:22
- Colossians 1:16
- 1 Corinthians 3:22-23
- Colossians 2:15
- Ephesians 6:11-12
- 1 Corinthians 15:54-58
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 8:38?
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 8:38?
Readers most often set it beside John 10:28, Romans 14:8, 2 Timothy 1:12, 1 Peter 5:8-10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 8:38?
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 8:38, before any of us arrive. We bring you Romans 8:38, gods love. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. 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 8:38 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.
