Romans
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
Romans 8:31 (KJV) speaks to God's protection, God's presence, and courage — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.”
Psalms 121:5“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.”
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Common questions
What does Romans 8:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 8:31 reads: "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" The verse speaks to God's protection, God's presence, and courage. 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 8:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" is Romans 8:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 8:31?
Verses that sit beside Romans 8:31 include Psalms 27:1, Proverbs 18:10, and Psalms 118:6. Reading them alongside Romans 8:31 deepens the theme of God's protection.
How can I pray with Romans 8:31?
Read Romans 8:31 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.