Romans 8:31 (BSB)

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

From Romans 8. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Romans 8:31

  • John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Romans 8:31: 31. What then, etc. The subject discussed having been sufficiently proved, he now breaks out into exclamations, by which he sets forth the magnanimity with which the faithful ought to be furnished when adversities urge them to despond. And he teaches us in these words that with the paternal favor of God is connected that invincible courage which overcomes all temptations.
  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Romans 8:31-39: The apostle closes this excellent discourse upon the privileges of believers with a holy triumph, in the name of all the saints. Having largely set forth the mystery of God's love to us in Christ, and the exceedingly great and precious privileges we enjoy by him, he concludes like an orator: What shall we then say to these things? What use shall we make of all that has been said?
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? &c. Either to these afflictions, shall we murmur and repine at them? no, since they work together for our good, and are not to be compared with our future glory, which is certain; for if we suffer with, and for Christ, we shall be glorified together: or to these blessings just now mentioned, as the foreknowledge of...
  • Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Romans 8:31: Verse 31. What shall we then say, etc. What fairly follows from the facts stated? or what conclusion shall we draw in regard to the power of the Christian religion to support us in our trials from the considerations which have been stated? What the influence is he proceeds to state. If God be for us.