Romans 11:36
What does Romans 11:36 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 11:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 11:36 means
Paul concludes with a sweeping confession: all things are from God as their source, through God as their sustainer, and to God as their goal. He is the Alpha and Omega of creation and redemption. This caps the argument by placing Israel, the Gentiles, the church, and history itself under God’s sovereign orchestration. Because everything flows from His wisdom and mercy, glory rightly belongs to Him forever. The verse calls readers to a God-centered vision of life and salvation. Our place is responsive praise, humble trust, and joyful submission to the One who authors and completes His gracious plan.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. So be it.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862because of Him, and through Him, and to Him <FI>are<Fi> the all things; to Him <FI>is<Fi> the glory--to the ages. Amen.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For of him, and by him, and in him, are all things: to him be glory for ever. Amen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For of him, and through him, and for him [are] all things: to him be glory for ever. Amen.
Context
This final verse closes the doxology (verses 33–36) and, in a sense, the theological section of Romans 9–11. It gathers the themes of divine initiative, sustaining grace, and ultimate purpose into a single ascription of glory. With this, Paul ends the discussion of Israel’s present hardening and future hope, and transitions in the next chapter to practical exhortations grounded in the mercies of God just extolled.
v.35or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
v.36This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Revelation 4:10
the four and twenty elders shall fall down before him that sitteth on the throne, and shall worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and shall cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
- Luke 19:38
saying, Blessed is the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
- Revelation 5:12
saying with a great voice, Worthy is the Lamb that hath been slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
- Hebrews 2:10
For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
- Romans 16:27
to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever. Amen.
- Ephesians 4:6
one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.
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