Parallel Verses
Amplified
And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
New American Standard Bible
And we know that
King James Version
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Holman Bible
We know that all things work together
International Standard Version
And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.
A Conservative Version
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose.
American Standard Version
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
An Understandable Version
And we know that God works out everything for the good of those who love Him and are called [to serve Him] in harmony with His purpose [for them].
Anderson New Testament
And we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Bible in Basic English
And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
Common New Testament
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
Daniel Mace New Testament
We know too, that all things co-operate for the good of those who love God, who, pursuant to his purpose, has now called them:
Darby Translation
But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
Godbey New Testament
But we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.
Goodspeed New Testament
We know that in everything God works with those who love him, whom he has called in accordance with his purpose, to bring about what is good.
John Wesley New Testament
And we know, that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.
Julia Smith Translation
And we know that to them loving God, all things work together for good, to them being called according to the setting up.
King James 2000
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And we know that all [things] work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to [his] purpose,
Modern King James verseion
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.
Moffatt New Testament
We know also that those who love God, those who have been called in terms of his purpose, have his aid and interest in everything.
Montgomery New Testament
Now we know that all things continually work together for good to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.
NET Bible
And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
New Heart English Bible
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Noyes New Testament
We know moreover that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Sawyer New Testament
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to [his] purpose.
The Emphasized Bible
We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But we know that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to those who are called according to his purpose.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
Webster
And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Weymouth New Testament
Now we know that for those who love God all things are working together for good--for those, I mean, whom with deliberate purpose He has called.
Williams New Testament
Yes, we know that all things go on working together for the good of those who keep on loving God, who are called in accordance with God's purpose.
World English Bible
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Worrell New Testament
And we know that all things are working together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose;
Worsley New Testament
And we know that all things co-operate for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose;
Youngs Literal Translation
And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;
Themes
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
The call of God » To man is » According to the purpose of God
Calling » Those that are called by God
Conformity » Who is predestined to be conformed to the image of jesus Christ
The Counsels and purposes of God » Saints called and saved according to
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
Election » Ensures to saints » Working of all things for good
Glory » Who the lord glorifies
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification » Those that are justified
Love to God » They who have » Have all things working for their good
Prayer » The spirit helps you pray
Predestination » Who God predestines
Predestination » Those that are predestined by God
Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good
The Providence of God » All things are ordered by » For good to saints
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 8:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
27
And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because the Spirit intercedes [before God] on behalf of
Cross References
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
Romans 8:35-39
Who shall ever separate us from the love of
Genesis 50:20
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day].
Romans 8:30
And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified [declared free of the guilt of sin]; and those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity].
James 1:12
Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Galatians 1:15
But when God, who had chosen me and set me apart before I was born, and called me through His grace, was pleased
Revelation 3:19
1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Ephesians 3:11
This is in accordance with [the terms of] the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
2 Timothy 1:9
for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],
Deuteronomy 6:5
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being].
Exodus 20:6
but showing graciousness and steadfast lovingkindness to thousands [of generations] of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
Deuteronomy 8:2-3
And you shall remember [always] all the ways which the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart (mind), whether you would keep His commandments or not.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”
1 John 4:19
We love, because
Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you manna in the wilderness, [a substance] which your fathers did not know, so that He might humble you [by dependence on Him] and that He might test you, to do good [things] for you at the end.
Nehemiah 1:5
And I said, “Please, O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps the covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments,
Psalm 46:1-2
A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
Romans 5:3-5
And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance;
Psalm 69:36
The descendants of His servants will inherit it,
And those who love His name will dwell in it.
Mark 12:30
1 Corinthians 2:9
but just as it is written [in Scripture],
And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, who obey Him, and who gratefully recognize the benefits that He has bestowed].”
James 1:3-4
Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace].
Jeremiah 51:29
The land trembles and writhes [in pain and sorrow],
For the purposes of the Lord against Babylon stand,
To make the land of Babylon
A desolation without inhabitants.
Zechariah 13:9
“And I will bring the third part through the fire,
Refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
They will call on My name,
And I will listen and answer them;
I will say, ‘They are My people,’
And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
Acts 13:48
When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed (designated, ordained) to eternal life [by God] believed [in Jesus as the Christ and their Savior].
Romans 1:6-7
and you also are among those who are called of Jesus Christ to belong to Him;
Romans 9:11
and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,
Romans 9:23-24
And what if He has done so to make known the riches of His glory to the objects of His mercy, which He has prepared beforehand for glory,
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Ephesians 1:9-11
He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
1 Peter 1:7-8
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 John 4:10
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice against sin and placating His wrath].
1 John 5:2-3
By this we know [without any doubt] that we love the children of God: [expressing that love] when we love God and obey His commandments.
Jeremiah 24:5-7
“Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard as good the captives of Judah, whom I have sent from this place into the land of the Chaldeans.
2 Corinthians 4:15-17
For all [these] things are for your sake, so that as [God’s remarkable, undeserved] grace reaches to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of [our great] God.
Galatians 5:8
This [deceptive] persuasion is not from Him who called you [to freedom in Christ].
Philippians 1:19-23
for I know [with confidence] that this will turn out for my deliverance and spiritual well-being, through your prayers and the [superabundant] supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ [which upholds me].
2 Thessalonians 1:5-7
This is a positive proof of the righteous judgment of God [a sign of His fair verdict], so that you will be considered worthy of His kingdom, for which indeed you are suffering.
Hebrews 12:6-12
For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves,
And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”