Romans 8:33
Romans 8:33 in Multiple Translations
Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth;
Who will say anything against the saints of God? It is God who makes us clear from evil;
Who can accuse God's special people of anything? It's God who sets us right,
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? it is God that iustifieth,
Who shall lay a charge against the choice ones of God? God [is] He that is declaring righteous,
Who could bring a charge against God’s chosen ones? It is God who justifies.
Who will lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth:
Who shall accuse against the elect of God? God that justifieth.
It is God himself who erases the record of our sins. So ◄no one who accuses us before God will win against us (OR, it does not matter if anyone tries to accuse us) whom God has chosen./is it possible that anyone who accuses us before God will win against us (OR, does it matter if anyone tries to accuse us) whom God has chosen?► [RHQ]
God himself is the one that says, “You are good,” so nobody can blame us and tell God, “They are no good.”
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Study Notes — Romans 8:33
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 8:33
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 8:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 8:33
- Cambridge Bible on Romans 8:33
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- Whedon's Commentary on Romans 8:33
- Sermons on Romans 8:33
Context — God Works in All Things
33Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
34Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 12:10–11 | And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down— he who accuses them day and night before our God. They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death. |
| 2 | Isaiah 50:8–9 | The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. |
| 3 | Isaiah 54:17 | No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. |
| 4 | Romans 8:1 | Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. |
| 5 | Luke 18:7 | Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? |
| 6 | 1 Thessalonians 1:4 | Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, |
| 7 | Zechariah 3:1–4 | Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” |
| 8 | Romans 3:26 | He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. |
| 9 | 1 Peter 1:2 | according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. |
| 10 | Job 42:7–9 | After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s request. |
Romans 8:33 Summary
[Romans 8:33 tells us that no one can accuse or condemn those who are chosen by God, because God Himself is the one who makes us right with Him. This is a powerful truth that can give us confidence and peace, knowing that our standing with God is secure because of what Jesus Christ has done for us (Romans 5:1). It means that when we face challenges or criticisms, we can trust in God's love and justification, remembering that He is always for us (Romans 8:31).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'God's elect' in Romans 8:33?
To be God's elect means to be chosen by God for salvation, as seen in Romans 8:28-30 and Ephesians 1:4-5, where God's sovereign choice is highlighted as a foundational aspect of our faith.
How can we be sure that God justifies us?
We can be sure of God's justification because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Romans 5:8-9, where it is written that God demonstrated His love for us by sending His Son to die for us while we were still sinners.
What kind of charges might be brought against God's elect?
The charges could be any form of accusation or condemnation, but as Romans 8:33 states, it is God who justifies, implying that no charge can stand against those whom God has chosen and justified, as further emphasized in Isaiah 50:8-9 where God's vindication of His servants is promised.
Does this verse mean that believers will never face accusations or challenges?
No, this verse does not promise that believers will never face accusations, but rather that when such accusations come, God's justification of us stands firm, as seen in Psalm 37:33, which says that the Lord will not forsake His saints but will deliver them from the wicked and save them, because they take refuge in Him.
Reflection Questions
- How does the knowledge that God justifies me change my approach to dealing with criticism or accusations from others?
- What does it mean for my daily life to be considered 'God's elect', and how should this identity shape my actions and decisions?
- In what ways can I apply the truth of God's justification to areas of my life where I feel condemned or guilty?
- How can remembering that God is my justifier help me to trust in His love and care for me, even in difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Romans 8:33
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 8:33
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 8:33
Trapp's Commentary on Romans 8:33
Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 8:33
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 8:33
Cambridge Bible on Romans 8:33
Barnes' Notes on Romans 8:33
Whedon's Commentary on Romans 8:33
Sermons on Romans 8:33
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(1 Peter - Part 27): Who Is He That Will Harm You? by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher describes the physical deterioration of a man who is nearing death. Despite his weakened state, the preacher emphasizes that the devil and death cannot |
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Are You a Bruised Reed? by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's promises and the ministry of encouragement. He references Isaiah and the Old Testament to highlight the rich promise |
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When Jacob Met the Apostle Paul by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three important spiritual truths that Jacob, Joseph, and Joseph's brothers learned when they met the Apostle Paul. The first truth is God's p |
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Romans - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Romans Chapter 7 and the concept of being delivered from the law. He uses the analogy of marriage to explain how instead of being married to |
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The All-Inclusiveness of the Cross by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the cross in relation to the human experience and God's universe. The sermon emphasizes the importance of accepting the r |
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Fear Not by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of standing as the bride of Jesus Christ and the confidence that comes with it. He encourages the congregation to share their |
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Of Justification. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the doctrine of justification, emphasizing its close connection with the pardon of sin. He clarifies that while pardon and justification are distinct, they ar |







