Romans 8:38 (BSB)

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

From Romans 8. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Romans 8:38

  • John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Romans 8:38: 38. He is now carried away into hyperbolic expressions, that he might confirm us more fully in those things which are to be experienced. Whatever, he says, there is in life or in death, which seems capable of tearing us away from God, shall effect nothing; nay, the very angels, were they to attempt to overturn this foundation, shall do us no harm.
  • 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 8:38: For I am persuaded,.... These words with the following, express the strong persuasion, and full assurance of faith the apostle had, that nothing whatever could separate him and the rest of God's people, from his love towards them in Christ Jesus.
  • Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Romans 8:38: Verse 38. For I am persuaded. I have a strong and unwavering confidence. Latin Vulgate, "I am certain." The expression here implies unwavering certainty. Neither death. Neither the fear of death, nor all the pains and tortures of the dying scene, even in the most painful trials of persecution; death in no form. Nor life.