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Romans 8:37 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.

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WEB · World English Bible

"No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."

KJV · King James Version

"Nay235, in1722 all3956 these things5125 we are more than conquerors5245 through1223 him that loved25 us2248."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses nay, that, while the WEB renders these as who. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Romans 8:37 in Romans 8

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Romans 8:37 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Romans 8. Read the full chapter →

  1. v.35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
  2. v.36 Even as it is written, “For your sake we are killed all day long. We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”
  3. v.37 No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
  4. v.38 For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,
  5. v.39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from God’s love, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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

Read Romans from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Romans 8:37

Romans 8:37 contains 15 words in 3 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.

  1. 1

    No

    N

  2. 2

    in all these things

    IATT

  3. 3

    we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

    WAMTCT

Frequently asked

FAQ about Romans 8:37

What does Romans 8:37 say?

Romans 8:37 reads: "No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." — 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 8:37 in?

Romans 8:37 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 8:37 about?

Romans 8:37 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength. 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 8:37 in WEB and KJV?

Romans 8:37 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Nay235, in1722 all3956 these things5125 we are more than conquerors5245 through1223 him that loved25 us2248.". 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 8:37?

Romans 8:37 is 15 words in the WEB translation (78 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.

How can I memorise Romans 8:37?

To memorise Romans 8:37, split it into its 3 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 8:37 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 8:37 sits within this larger story — Romans as a whole emphasises righteousness, faith, justification.

How can I apply Romans 8:37 today?

Many readers use Romans 8:37 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 8:37 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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