New International Version And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. New Living Translation And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. English Standard Version And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Berean Standard Bible And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Berean Literal Bible And we know that God works together all things for good to those loving God, to those being called according to purpose, King James Bible And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. New King James Version And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. New American Standard Bible And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. NASB 1995 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. NASB 1977 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Legacy Standard Bible And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. Amplified Bible And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. Berean Annotated Bible And we know that God {theos} works all things together for the good of those who love {agapōsin} Him, who are called according to His purpose. Christian Standard Bible We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Holman Christian Standard Bible We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose. American Standard Version And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose. Contemporary English Version We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose, English Revised Version And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose. GOD'S WORD® Translation We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God-those whom he has called according to his plan. Good News Translation We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose. International Standard Version And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good. NET Bible And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose, New Heart English Bible And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Webster's Bible Translation And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Weymouth New Testament Now we know that for those who love God all things are working together for good--for those, I mean, whom with deliberate purpose He has called. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd we know that all things work together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. World English Bible We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd we have known that to those loving God all things work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose; Berean Literal Bible And we know that God works together all things for good to those loving God, to those being called according to purpose, Young's Literal Translation And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose; Smith's Literal Translation And we know that to them loving God, all things work together for good, to them being called according to the setting up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd we know that to them that love God, all things work together unto good, to such as, according to his purpose, are called to be saints. Catholic Public Domain Version And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints. New American Bible We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. New Revised Standard Version We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But we know that he helps those who love God in everything for good, those whom he preordained to be called. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Godbey New Testament But we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose. Haweis New Testament But we know that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to those who are called according to his purpose. Mace New Testament We know too, that all things co-operate for the good of those who love God, who, pursuant to his purpose, has now called them: Weymouth New Testament Now we know that for those who love God all things are working together for good--for those, I mean, whom with deliberate purpose He has called. Worrell New Testament And we know that all things are working together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose; Worsley New Testament And we know that all things co-operate for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context God Works In All Things27And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 29For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.… Cross References And we know 1 John 5:19 We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one. 2 Timothy 1:12 For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. Job 19:25 But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. that God works Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ all things together Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Colossians 1:17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. for the good Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Psalm 119:68 You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. of those who love Him, Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Exodus 20:6 but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” who are called 2 Thessalonians 2:14 To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Treasury of Scripture And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. we know. Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? … Romans 5:3,4 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; … Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. them. Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Exodus 20:6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. the called. Romans 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Romans 1:6,7 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: … Romans 9:11,23,24 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) … Jump to Previous Causes Conscious Deliberate Good Love Marked Mean Purpose Together Work Working WorksJump to Next Causes Conscious Deliberate Good Love Marked Mean Purpose Together Work Working WorksRomans 8 1. Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation.5. What harm comes of the flesh; 13. and what good of the Spirit. 19. The glorious deliverance the creation longs for, 29. was beforehand decreed from God. 38. Nothing can sever us from his love. And we know Paul states a settled confidence shared by believers, grounded in God’s faithfulness rather than changing circumstances. 1Jn 5:19 We know that we are of God, and that the whole world… that God works God remains actively involved in the lives of His people, directing events without surrendering His sovereign rule. Gen 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil,… all things together Joys, sorrows, successes, failures, suffering, and ordinary circumstances are all within His providential care. Eph 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own,… for the good The promised good is God’s saving work in His people, shaping them in holiness and preparing them for His purposes. Psa 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield;… of those who love Him, This promise belongs to those who belong to God and whose lives are marked by love, faith, and obedience toward Him. Deu 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God,… who are called Their relationship with God began with His gracious, effectual summons—His calling—by which He brought them into salvation. 2Th 2:14 He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in… according to His purpose. Nothing in their lives lies outside God’s eternal plan, which will accomplish His glory and the final good of His people. 2Ti 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling… Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. The Roman Church The original recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire. 3. God The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as sovereign and purposeful, orchestrating events for the good of His people. 4. Believers Those who "love Him" and are "called according to His purpose," referring to Christians who have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. 5. Purpose The divine plan and intention that God has for His creation and His people, emphasizing His sovereignty and ultimate control over all things. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyTrust in God's ultimate control and His ability to work all things for good, even when circumstances seem unfavorable. Love and Obedience Emphasize the importance of loving God and aligning with His purpose, as this is a condition for experiencing the promise of Romans 8:28. Purposeful Living Encourage believers to seek and understand God's purpose for their lives, knowing that they are part of a larger divine plan. Faith in Trials Strengthen faith by recognizing that trials and challenges are opportunities for God to demonstrate His goodness and faithfulness. Community Support Highlight the role of the Christian community in supporting one another, as God often works through people to accomplish His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Romans 8:28?2. How can we trust "all things work together for good" in trials? 3. What does Romans 8:28 reveal about God's sovereignty in our lives? 4. How does Romans 8:28 connect with Genesis 50:20 regarding God's purpose? 5. How can we apply Romans 8:28 to our daily decision-making? 6. In what ways does Romans 8:28 encourage perseverance during difficult times? 7. How does Romans 8:28 reconcile with the existence of suffering and evil in the world? 8. Can Romans 8:28 be applied to non-believers, or is it exclusive to Christians? 9. How does Romans 8:28 align with the concept of free will? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 8? (28-30) These verses contain a third reason for the patience of the Christian. He knows that whatever happens, all things are really working together for good to him. (28) All things.--Persecution and suffering included. Work together.--Contribute. There is a rather remarkable reading here, found in the Vatican and Alexandrian MSS., and in Origen, inserting "God" as the subject of the verb, and making "all things" the object. "God works all things with," or "co-operates in all things." This reading is very early, if not original. To them who are the called.--Further description of those "who love God." They have also, as in His eternal counsels He had designed it should be, obeyed the call given to them in the preaching of the gospel, and definitely enrolled themselves in the kingdom of the Messiah. Verse 28. - And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, to them that are called according to his purpose. A still further reason for endurance. Not only do these inspired groanings strengthen our hope of deliverance; nay, also we know (whether from God's Word, or inspired conviction, or experience of their effects) that these very trials that seem to hinder us are so overruled as to further the consummation to them that love God (cf. above, Romans 5:3, etc.); and at the end of the verse there is added, as introducing a still further ground of assurance, τοῖς κατὰ πρόθεσιν κλητοῖς; the significance of which expression is shown in the following versos, which carry out the thought of it. Romans 8:28 gives believers unshakeable confidence: the sovereign God actively orchestrates every circumstance for the ultimate good of those who love Him, because He has called them into a plan that cannot fail. Whatever enters our lives is lovingly bent toward His perfect purpose and our eternal blessing.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. we know Οἴδαμεν (Oidamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. God θεὸς (theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. works all things together συνεργεῖ (synergei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4903: To cooperate with, work together. From sunergos; to be a fellow-worker, i.e. Co-operate. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] good ἀγαθόν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. of those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. love ἀγαπῶσιν (agapōsin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. [Him], Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are οὖσιν (ousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. called κλητοῖς (klētois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2822: From the same as klesis; invited, i.e. Appointed, or, a saint. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [His] purpose. πρόθεσιν (prothesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4286: From protithemai; a setting forth, i.e. proposal; specially, the show-bread as exposed before God. Additonal Resources Romans 8:28 Blue Letter BibleRomans 8:28 Bible Gateway Romans 8:28 Bible.com Romans 8:28 NIV |
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