Romans
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28 (KJV) speaks to God's plan, God's sovereignty, and trust — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
Genesis 50:20“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Isaiah 46:10“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
Proverbs 20:24“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Common questions
What does Romans 8:28 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 8:28 reads: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." The verse speaks to God's plan, God's sovereignty, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 8 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 8:28 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." is Romans 8:28 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 8:28?
Verses that sit beside Romans 8:28 include Genesis 50:20, Isaiah 46:10, and Proverbs 19:21. Reading them alongside Romans 8:28 deepens the theme of God's plan.
How can I pray with Romans 8:28?
Read Romans 8:28 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.