Romans 8:37
What does Romans 8:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 8:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 8:37 means
Paul’s answer is emphatic: in all these hardships, believers are more than conquerors through the One who loved them. The triumph is not self-produced; it flows from Christ’s steadfast love. “More than conquerors” suggests not just survival but gaining ground—sufferings become instruments of growth and testimony. The victory is paradoxical: not the removal of trials, but their inability to separate us from Christ or thwart God’s purpose. This breeds humble confidence and persevering joy. Our strength lies in union with the loving Savior, whose past sacrifice and present care guarantee that no affliction can ultimately harm our standing or prevent our final glory.
Romans 8:37 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 · 2000Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But we are able to overcome all these things and more through his love.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862but in all these we more than conquer, through him who loved us;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But in all these things we overcome, because of him that hath loved us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But in all these things we more than conquer through him that has loved us.
Context
After acknowledging the reality of suffering (v. 36), verse 37 announces decisive victory through Christ’s love. The momentum now carries into verses 38–39, where Paul stacks up every conceivable threat—death, life, angels, rulers, time, powers, space, any created thing—and declares that none can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus. The conclusion universalizes the assurance won in Christ.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 John 5:4
For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith.
- John 16:33
These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
- Revelation 11:7
And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that cometh up out of the abyss shall make war with them, and overcome them, and kill them.
- Revelation 17:14
These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they also shall overcome that are with him, called and chosen and faithful.
- 1 Corinthians 15:57
but thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Isaiah 25:8
He hath swallowed up death for ever; and the Lord Jehovah will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people will he take away from off all the earth: for Jehovah hath spoken it.
Sermon ideas from Romans 8:37
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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