Romans
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Romans 10:9
Romans 10:9 (KJV) speaks to salvation, faith trust, and resurrection — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.”
John 6:47“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Acts of the Apostles 4:12“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 3:15“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.”
Hebrews 7:25
Common questions
What does Romans 10:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 10:9 reads: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." The verse speaks to salvation, faith trust, and resurrection. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 10:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." is Romans 10:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 10:9?
Verses that sit beside Romans 10:9 include John 5:24, John 6:47, and Acts of the Apostles 4:12. Reading them alongside Romans 10:9 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with Romans 10:9?
Read Romans 10:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.