Romans · Chapter 5 · Peace
Romans 5:1 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
Peace that does not depend on circumstance.
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WEB · World English Bible
"Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;"
KJV · King James Version
"Therefore3767 being justified1344 by1537 faith4102, we have2192 peace1515 with4314 God2316 through1223 our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547:"
In context
Romans 5:1 in Romans 5
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Romans 5:1 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Romans 5. Read the full chapter →
- v.1 Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
- v.2 through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
- v.3 Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Book background
About the Book of Romans
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul the apostle
- Date written
- c. 57 AD
- Audience
- The Christians at Rome (whom Paul had not yet met)
- Chapters
- 16
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — that all have sinned, are justified freely by faith in Christ apart from works, are united with Him in His death and resurrection, and live by the Spirit in confident assurance ("nothing can separate us from the love of God" — chapter 8). It has transformed every major Christian revival in history.
Setting: Written from Corinth on the eve of Paul's final trip to Jerusalem.
Key themes: righteousness · faith · justification · sin · gospel
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Romans 5:1
Romans 5:1 contains 15 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Being therefore justified by faith
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we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
WHPWGT
Frequently asked
FAQ about Romans 5:1
What does Romans 5:1 say?
Romans 5:1 reads: "Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;" — from the New Testament, Romans (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Romans 5:1 in?
Romans 5:1 is in the book of Romans, traditionally attributed to Paul the apostle and written around c. 57 AD. Romans is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The Christians at Rome (whom Paul had not yet met). Best known for "the just shall live by faith" and Romans 8:28.
What is Romans 5:1 about?
Romans 5:1 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace. Within Romans, Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — that all have sinned, are justified freely by faith in Christ apart from works, are united with Him in His death and resurrection, and live by the Spirit in confident assurance ("nothing can separate us from the love of God" — chapter 8). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Romans 5:1 in WEB and KJV?
Romans 5:1 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Therefore3767 being justified1344 by1537 faith4102, we have2192 peace1515 with4314 God2316 through1223 our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547:". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Romans 5:1?
Romans 5:1 is 15 words in the WEB translation (89 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise Romans 5:1?
To memorise Romans 5:1, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Romans 5:1 matter in Romans?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — that all have sinned, are justified freely by faith in Christ apart from works, are united with Him in His death and resurrection, and live by the Spirit in confident assurance ("nothing can separate us from the love of God" — chapter 8). It has transformed every major Christian revival in history. Romans 5:1 sits within this larger story — Romans as a whole emphasises righteousness, faith, justification.
How can I apply Romans 5:1 today?
Many readers use Romans 5:1 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Romans 5:1 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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“and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
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“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
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“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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Romans 8:31
“What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
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Romans 8:38
“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,”
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