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29 Because whom He foreknew[a], He also predestined[b] to be similar-to-the-form of the image[c] of His Son, so that He might be firstborn[d] among many brothers. 30 And whom He predestined, these He also called[e]. And whom He called, these He also declared-righteous. And whom He declared righteous, these He also glorified[f].

So What Shall We Say To All This? If God Is For Us, Who Will Condemn Us?

31 Therefore, what shall we say to these things? If [g] God is for us, who is against us?

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 8:29 Or, knew beforehand, had advance knowledge of. Some think this knowledge is with reference to their actions and choices; others, that He ‘knew’ them in the sense of ‘had regard for, loved, took interest in’ them.
  2. Romans 8:29 Or, preappointed, predesignated.
  3. Romans 8:29 Or, likeness.
  4. Romans 8:29 That is, preeminent, first in rank, the supreme One.
  5. Romans 8:30 Or, summoned.
  6. Romans 8:30 Paul puts this in the past tense, as something already certain.
  7. Romans 8:31 That is, If as is the case.

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