Romans 8:36
Romans 8:36 in Multiple Translations
As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Even as it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
As it is said in the holy Writings, Because of you we are put to death every day; we are like sheep ready for destruction.
Just as Scripture says, “For your sake we're in danger of being killed all the time. We're treated like sheep to be slaughtered.”
As it is written, For thy sake are we killed all day long: we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter.
(according as it hath been written — 'For Thy sake we are put to death all the day long, we were reckoned as sheep of slaughter,')
Even as it is written, “For your sake we are killed all day long. We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”
As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
(As it is written: For thy sake we are put to death all the day long. We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.)
Such things may happen to us, just like it is written {as David wrote} that David said to God, “Because we are your (sg) people, other people repeatedly attempt to kill us. They consider that we are only people to be killed, like a butcher considers that sheep are only animals to be slaughtered [MET].”
It is like God says in his book, “Some people find out that we belong to God, and they kill us. They reckon we are weak like sheep and they can kill us whenever they want to.”
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Study Notes — Romans 8:36
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- Romans 8:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Romans 8:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 8:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 8:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Romans 8:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 8:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 8:36
- Cambridge Bible on Romans 8:36
- Barnes' Notes on Romans 8:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Romans 8:36
- Sermons on Romans 8:36
Context — More than Conquerors
36As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 44:22 | Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. |
| 2 | Isaiah 53:7 | He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 15:30 | And why do we endanger ourselves every hour? |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 4:10–11 | We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 4:9 | For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. |
| 6 | Acts 8:32 | The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 11:19 | For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.” |
| 8 | Acts 20:24 | But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 12:3 | But You know me, O LORD; You see me and test my heart toward You. Drag away the wicked like sheep to the slaughter and set them apart for the day of carnage. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:40 | I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats. |
Romans 8:36 Summary
This verse, Romans 8:36, reminds us that as believers, we may face danger and persecution because of our faith in Jesus Christ, but we can trust in God's love and care for us, just as the psalmist did in Psalm 44:22. We are like sheep who are vulnerable to attack, but God is our Shepherd who protects and delivers us, as promised in Psalm 23:4 and John 10:11-16. We can have confidence in God's presence and protection, even in the face of danger, and trust that He will work all things together for our good, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to face death all day long?
This phrase, found in Romans 8:36, refers to the constant threat of persecution and danger that believers may face because of their faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Psalm 44:22 and Matthew 10:28.
Why are believers considered as sheep to be slaughtered?
This is a reference to Psalm 44:22, where the psalmist laments that God's people are being slaughtered like sheep, highlighting their vulnerability and dependence on God for protection and deliverance, as promised in Psalm 23:4.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
As believers, we can identify with the apostle Paul's experience of facing danger and persecution, and trust in God's love and care for us, just as Paul did, as expressed in Romans 8:37-39.
What is the source of the quote in Romans 8:36?
The quote in Romans 8:36 is from Psalm 44:22, where the psalmist describes the sufferings of God's people and their trust in God's deliverance, highlighting the consistency of God's character and care throughout Scripture, as seen in Psalm 23:1-6 and John 10:11-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be facing 'death all day long' in my own life, and how can I trust in God's presence and protection?
- In what ways do I identify with being 'considered as sheep to be slaughtered', and how can I find comfort in God's care and provision?
- How can I, like the apostle Paul, trust in God's love and care for me, even in the face of danger and persecution, and what Scripture verses can I turn to for encouragement?
- What are some practical ways that I can apply the truth of Romans 8:36 to my daily life, and how can I share this hope with others who may be facing similar challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Romans 8:36
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 8:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 8:36
Trapp's Commentary on Romans 8:36
Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 8:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 8:36
Cambridge Bible on Romans 8:36
Barnes' Notes on Romans 8:36
Whedon's Commentary on Romans 8:36
Sermons on Romans 8:36
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(Biographies) Adoniram Judson by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding the deposit of the gospel with fences. He warns against the consequences of not protecting the truth of the gospel |
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Apostle's Doctrine - Part 3 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a son to God. He refers to scripture, specifically the Roman lesson in the famous 8th chapter, to explain that nothi |
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All Things Work Together by Paul Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the message of repentance and the existence of a kingdom that surpasses our imagination. He highlights the curse of emptiness that hangs ove |
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Sons of Korah #2: Lesson of Faith: Psalms 44 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus as the source of our faith. He explains that we cannot find faith within ourselves or by looking around us |
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Of Meditating on the Future Life by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches about the three divisions of the chapter, emphasizing the use of the cross to train believers to despise the present life and aspire to the future, describing |
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Consecrated, Not Constrained by Dean Taylor | Dean Taylor preaches on the importance of self-denial and consecration in the Christian life, using the story of David's men fetching water for him as an offering to the Lord as an |
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(New Wine in New Wineskins) 4. Religiosity or Spirituality? by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen delivers a powerful sermon on the distinction between religiosity and spirituality, emphasizing that religiosity focuses on external actions while spirituality is a matt |







