²⁸ We know that all things work together^[a] for the good^[b] of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.^{(A) 29} For those he foreknew he also predestined^(B) to be conformed to the image of his Son,^(C) so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.^(D)

³⁸ For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,^(A) nor angels nor rulers,^(B) nor things present nor things to come,^(C) nor powers, ³⁹ nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God^(D) that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.^(E)