Romans 8:28-34
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
This Means God Is Working All Things Together Toward Our Glorification
28 And we know that all things are[a] working-together[b] for good for the ones loving God, the ones being called ones according to His purpose[c]. 29 Because whom He foreknew[d], He also predestined[e] to be similar-to-the-form of the image[f] of His Son, so that He might be firstborn[g] among many brothers. 30 And whom He predestined, these He also called[h]. And whom He called, these He also declared-righteous. And whom He declared righteous, these He also glorified[i].
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 [j] God is for us, who is against us? 32 He Who indeed did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely-give[k] us all things? 33 Who will bring-a-charge against the chosen[l] ones of God? God is the One declaring-righteous! 34 Who is the one who will condemn[m]? Christ Jesus is the One having died, but more, having been raised, Who also is at the right hand of God, Who also intercedes[n] for us!
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- Romans 8:28 Or, that He is working all things together for good; or, that in all things, He joins in working for good.
- Romans 8:28 Or, cooperating, helping, assisting.
- Romans 8:28 Or. plan, design, resolve.
- 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.
- Romans 8:29 Or, preappointed, predesignated.
- Romans 8:29 Or, likeness.
- Romans 8:29 That is, preeminent, first in rank, the supreme One.
- Romans 8:30 Or, summoned.
- Romans 8:30 Paul puts this in the past tense, as something already certain.
- Romans 8:31 That is, If as is the case.
- Romans 8:32 Or, graciously-grant.
- Romans 8:33 Or, elect, selected.
- Romans 8:34 Or, who is the one condemning?
- Romans 8:34 Or, petitions, appeals. Same word as in v 27.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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