Romans 8:31
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31 asks, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” — assuring believers that because the sovereign God has committed Himself to them in Christ, no opposition can finally prevail.
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Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
King James Version · Public Domain“What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“What, then, shall we say unto these things? if God <FI>is<Fi> for us, who <FI>is<Fi> against us?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Romans 8:31 — 22 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 15:1After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
- Numbers 14:9Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”
- Deuteronomy 33:29Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”
- Joshua 10:42And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign.
- 1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”
- 1 Samuel 17:45But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
- 1 Chronicles 19:15When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.
- Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
- Psalms 46:7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
- Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
- Psalms 56:4In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Psalms 56:11in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Psalms 84:11For 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.
- Psalms 118:6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Isaiah 50:7Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
- Isaiah 54:17No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
- Jeremiah 1:19They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
- Jeremiah 20:11But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.
- John 10:28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
- Romans 4:1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, has discovered?
- 1 John 4:4You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
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