Romans 8:38
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King James Version (modern wording)
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Romans 8:38 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,
Romans 8:38 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
Romans 8:38 (BSB)
Context of Romans 8:38
This closes Romans 8, the chapter on life in the Spirit. In verse 35 Paul asks who can separate believers from Christ's love and lists hardships such as trouble, danger and sword. Verses 38 and 39 answer with a longer list of things that cannot.
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Questions about Romans 8:38
What does Romans 8:38 say?
Romans 8:38 in modern King James wording reads: "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,"
Where is Romans 8:38 found in the Bible?
Romans 8:38 is verse 38 of chapter 8 of the book of Romans, in the New Testament. Romans has 16 chapters.
What is the context of Romans 8:38?
This closes Romans 8, the chapter on life in the Spirit. In verse 35 Paul asks who can separate believers from Christ's love and lists hardships such as trouble, danger and sword. Verses 38 and 39 answer with a longer list of things that cannot.