What does Romans 8:28 mean?

Romans 8:28 (KJV) 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." — This verse is from Romans in the New Testament. Read the full in-depth commentary at thelivingsword.org/commentary/romans/8/28.

What is the context of Romans 8:28?

Romans 8:28 is found in Romans chapter 8, verse 28. Romans is part of the New Testament. Read the full chapter at thelivingsword.org/read/romans/8.

Commentary on Romans 8:28 — The Living Sword

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This is Romans 8:28 from the King James Version. Read the full in-depth commentary and application notes at The Living Sword Bible: thelivingsword.org/commentary/romans/8/28.

“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 (King James Version)

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Romans 8:28 is verse 28 of chapter 8 in the Book of Romans, part of the New Testament. In the King James Version (1611), it 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.”

Romans 8:28 (King James Version): "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 appears in the Book of Romans, New Testament, chapter 8, verse 28. The Book of Romans was written by Micah of Moresheth (c. 735–700 BC). Micah is a contemporary of Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos — a rural prophet from the town of Moresheth who brings God's word to both the northern and southern kingdoms. His book contains two of the most remarkable prophecies in the Old Testament. First, Micah 5:2 — written 700 years before the first Christmas — specifically names Bethlehem as the birthplace of the coming ruler of Israel: 'But you, Bethle Key themes in Romans include: justice, mercy, Messiah, Bethlehem, humility. To study Romans 8:28 in depth — including word-by-word analysis in the original Greek, cross-references, multiple translations (KJV, WEB, Geneva, ASV, YLT, Darby), and AI-powered commentary — visit The Living Sword Bible at thelivingsword.org.

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