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Romans 8:33

Romans 8:33
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect?.... The elect of God are a certain select number of persons, whom he has so loved, as of his sovereign good will and pleasure, to choose in Christ…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Who shall lay anything to the charge - This expression is taken from courts of law, and means, who shall accuse, or condemn, or so charge with crime before the tribunal of God as to cause their…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

This and the two following verses contain a string of questions, most appropriately introduced and most powerfully urged, tending to show the safety of the state of those who have believed the Gospel…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Who shall lay any thing to the charge The Gr. word is technical and legal. The legal ideas of accusation, condemnation, acquittal, which have been so prominent through the Epistle, here reappear, in a…