Romans 8:34
What does Romans 8:34 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 8:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 8:34 means
Who is left to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died for our sins, was raised for our justification, now sits at God’s right hand in authority, and intercedes for us. Each stage secures our non-condemnation: his death pays the debt, his resurrection proves acceptance, his exaltation guarantees supreme power, and his intercession applies his work to us continually. With such a Savior, condemnation has no foothold. Our assurance rests not in our constancy but in Christ’s finished work and present advocacy. When conscience or enemies accuse, we answer with Christ’s cross and empty tomb, his throne and prayers—the unbreakable pillars of our standing before God.
Romans 8:34 in context
Romans 8 — No Condemnation, No Separation
The high-water mark of Paul's letters. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. The Spirit of life sets us free from the law of sin and death; the same Spirit cries 'Abba, Father' in our hearts and assures us we are children and heirs. Suffering is real, but the glory ahead is incomparably greater. All things work together for good to those who love God. And nothing — neither death nor life nor angels nor things present nor things to come — shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Justification
- Indwelling Spirit
- Adoption
- Final perseverance
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000who is he that condemneth? It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Who is he that condemneth? It 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901who is he that condemneth? It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who will give a decision against us? It is Christ Jesus who not only was put to death, but came again from the dead, who is now at the right hand of God, taking our part.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862who <FI>is<Fi> he that is condemning? Christ <FI>is<Fi> He that died, yea, rather also, was raised up; who is also on the right hand of God--who also doth intercede for us.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who is he that shall condemn? Christ Jesus that died: yea that is risen also again, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890who is he that condemns? [It is] Christ who has died, but rather has been [also] raised up; who is also at the right hand ofGod; who also intercedes for us.
Context
Building on verse 33’s declaration that God justifies, verse 34 dismantles any remaining ground for condemnation by highlighting Christ’s death, resurrection, enthronement, and intercession. With the legal basis of assurance secure, Paul turns in verse 35 to the experiential realm: can suffering or persecution separate us from Christ’s love? The following verses (35–39) will answer with a resounding no, integrating Scripture’s testimony about suffering (v. 36) and the believer’s super-conquering status in Christ (v. 37).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
- Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
- Hebrews 9:24
For Christ entered not into a holy place made with hands, like in pattern to the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the face of God for us:
- Acts 7:56
and said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
- John 14:19
Yet a little while, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I live, ye shall live also.
- Romans 5:6
For while we were yet weak, in due season Christ died for the ungodly.
Sermon ideas from Romans 8:34
Angles a pastor or small-group leader might preach or teach from this passage, drawn from the chapter's main themes.
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