📖 Romans — Chapter 8 (KJV)
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Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, Rwho walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:2 RFor the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:3 RFor what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
Romans 8:4 RThat the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:5 RFor they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Romans 8:6 For Rto be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:7 Because Rthe carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Romans 8:8 So then Rthey that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 8:9 RBut ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Romans 8:10 And Rif Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Rhim that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, Rwe are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Romans 8:13 For if Rye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Romans 8:14 For as many as are Rled by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, RAbba, Father.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness Rwith our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Romans 8:17 And Rif children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Romans 8:18 For RI reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:19 For Rthe earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Romans 8:20 For Rthe creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
Romans 8:21 RBecause the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Romans 8:22 For we know that Rthe whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
Romans 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, Rwhich have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
Romans 8:24 For we are Rsaved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
Romans 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we Rwith patience wait for it.
Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our Rinfirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Romans 8:27 RAnd he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Romans 8:28 And Rwe know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:29 For Rwhom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Romans 8:30 RMoreover 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 8:31 RWhat shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:32 He Rthat spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Romans 8:33 RWho shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
Romans 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? RIt is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Romans 8:35 Who Rshall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Romans 8:36 As it is written, RFor thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Romans 8:37 RNay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Romans 8:38 RFor I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Romans 8:39 Nor Rheight, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Romans 8:1–17 — Life in the Spirit and adoption replace condemnation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul describes freedom through the Spirit of life in Christ, contrasts fleshly and spiritual mindedness, and speaks of the Spirit’s indwelling. Led by the Spirit, God’s children cry Abba, Father and share heirship with Christ.
Key Truth: Let belonging to God shape a life directed by the Spirit.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For as many as are led by the ____ of God, they are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)
Find it in Romans 8:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “So then they that are in the ____ cannot please God.” (Romans 8:8)
Find it in Romans 8:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the ____ of God:” (Romans 8:16)
Find it in Romans 8:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Romans 8:18–30 — Present groaning is held within hope and God’s purpose
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Creation and believers groan while awaiting redemption, and the Spirit helps weakness in prayer. Paul speaks of God’s working purpose for those who love him and their conformity to the image of his Son.
Key Truth: Pray with hope even when weakness leaves you without sufficient words.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For I ____ that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy …” (Romans 8:18)
Find it in Romans 8:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For we are ____ by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: …” (Romans 8:24)
Find it in Romans 8:24 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom …” (Romans 8:30)
Find it in Romans 8:30 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Romans 8:31–39 — God’s love in Christ sustains confidence amid suffering
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul’s questions concerning accusation and condemnation direct attention to God’s justifying action and Christ’s intercession. Tribulation and hostile powers cannot separate believers from God’s love in Christ Jesus.
Key Truth: Let God’s love sustain faithfulness without denying the reality of suffering.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ shall we then say to these things? If God be …” (Romans 8:31)
Find it in Romans 8:31 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… other creature, shall be able to separate us from the ____ of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:39)
Find it in Romans 8:39 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Nor ____ , nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able …” (Romans 8:39)
Find it in Romans 8:39 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Galatians 4:6 — Paul also connects the Spirit’s gift with the cry Abba, Father.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can adoption, prayerful hope, and God’s love reshape a present fear?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Romans 8:1–17 (Life in the Spirit and adoption replace condemnation) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Romans 8:18–30 (Present groaning is held within hope and God’s purpose) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Romans 8:31–39 (God’s love in Christ sustains confidence amid suffering) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What standing is described for those in Christ Jesus who walk after the Spirit?
5. What qualification accompanies the assurance that things work together for good?
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