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Romans 8:38

Romans 8:38
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For I am persuaded - After the blessed experience we have had of support by the grace and Spirit of him that loved us, that neither fear of death, nor hope of life, nor evil angels, nor…

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

I am persuaded Same word as Rom 14:14, Rom 15:14; 2Ti 1:5; 2Ti 1:12; Heb 6:9. The word implies firm assurance on good grounds. Here, of course, this amounts (unless the passage is to end with an…