Romans 8:38-39 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:31-39

Faith rising into assurance. We have appreciated the paradise of pardon, of acceptance, of sanctification, into which, in spite of this life's sufferings, believers in Jesus come. And now we are to study that hymn of courageous assurance, into which the apostle rises at the close of the chapter. Nowhere does St. Paul rise into nobler eloquence than here. I. THE BELIEVER 'S SOLILOQUY . ( Romans 8:31 , Romans 8:32 .) In this soliloquy the apostle reviews the whole previous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:35-39

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? ( i.e. the love of Christ to us, and in the same sense "the love of God" below; cf. τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντος ἡμᾶς in Romans 8:37 ). Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter . Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors ( ὑπερνικῶμεν —we not only conquer in spite of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:35-39

The great persuasion. This second special question which Paul asks has reference to that final glorifying of believers by God, that perfect conformation to the image of his Son, which is the import of his purpose concerning them, the goal of all his working. The "love of Christ," or the " love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord," is represented as laying hold of them with a firm grasp, to rescue them from death, and to raise them to perfect newness of life; and the apostle asks, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:38-39

For I am persuaded that no powers or circumstances whatever, external to ourselves, will ever separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord, or consequently bar our attainment of our final inheritance. Additional Note on Romans 8:29 , seq. The view given above of St. Paul's intention and meaning is by no means meant as ignoring the essential mystery of predestination, however regarded. Divine omnipotence combined with omniscience on the one hand, and human... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:38

For I am persuaded - I have a strong and unwavering confidence. Latin Vulgate, “I am certain.” The expression here implies unwavering certainty.Neither death - Neither the fear of death, nor all the pains and tortures of the dying scene, even in the most painful trials of persecution; death in no form.Nor life - Nor the hope of life; the love of life; the offer of life made to us by our persecutors, on condition of abjuring our Christian faith. The words evidently refer to times of persecution;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:39

Nor height - This has been variously understood. Some have regarded it as referring to evil spirits in the air; others, to high and lofty speculation in doctrine; others, to heaven - to all that is in heaven. I regard it here as a synonymous with prosperity, honor, elevation in this life. The meaning is, that “no possible circumstances” in which Christians could be placed, though surrounded with wealth, honor, splendor, and though elevated to rank and function, could alienate them from the love... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 8:38-39

Romans 8:38-39. For I am persuaded, &c. This period describes the full assurance of hope, and the inference is made in admirable order; neither death Terrible as it is to natural men, a violent death in particular; nor the fear of it, Romans 8:36; nor life With all the affliction and distress it can bring, Romans 8:35; or a long, easy life, and the love of it; or all living men; nor angels Whether good (if it were possible they should attempt it) or bad, with all their subtlety... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 8:18-39

Christian confidence (8:18-39)Whatever sufferings believers may experience, they are of little significance when compared with the glory to be revealed on the day of final victory (18). On that day the physical creation, which from the time of Adam has suffered because of human sin (cf. Genesis 1:28-30; Genesis 3:17-18), will enter its full glory along with redeemed human life (19-22). All the effects of sin will be removed, and believers will be raised from the dead in imperishable spiritual... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 8:38

persuaded . Compare Romans 2:8 (obey). App-150 .:2. neither, nor . Greek. oute. principalities . Greek. arche. See Ephesians 6:12 . powers . App-172 and App-176 :1. present . Greek. enistemi. Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 3:22 ; 1 Corinthians 7:26 . Galatians 1:1 , Gal 1:4 . 2 Thessalonians 2:2 . 2 Timothy 3:1 .Hebrews 9:9 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 8:39

height. Greek. hupsoma ; only here and 2 Corinthians 10:5 . creature = created thing. See Romans 8:21 . Lord . App-98 . The question in Romans 8:35 , followed by the answer in verses: Romans 8:38 , Romans 8:39 , is a striking example of the Figure of speech Paradiastole. App-6 . These verses: illustrate the importance also of the number 17, as there are seven things enumerated in Romans 8:35 , "tribulation", &c, and ten in verses: Romans 8:38 , Romans 8:39 , "neither death", &c.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:31-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:35-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:35-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 8:38-39

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 8:39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 8:38-39

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 8:18-39

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 8:38

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 8:39

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