Romans 5:2

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Cross-references

Romans 5:10 Parallel

Romans 5:10 deepens the hope: as enemies we were reconciled through Christ's death; now saved through his life — building on the 'grace in which we stand' from verse 2.

Romans 5:9 Parallel

In Romans 5:9, the same 'we' who stand in grace are now justified by Christ's blood, moving from hope of glory to certainty of salvation from wrath.

Romans 15:13 Related theme

Romans 15:13 prays that God would fill believers with hope — the same hope in God's glory that Romans 5:2 boasts in.

Romans 12:12 Related theme

Romans 12:12 commands rejoicing in hope — the practical response to the hope of glory boasted about in Romans 5:2.

Romans 8:30-39 expands the hope of glory from 5:2: from justification to glorification, with absolute security in God's love.

Romans 8:24 Parallel

In Romans 8:24, Paul develops the same hope: saved in hope, which is the confident expectation of glory from Romans 5:2.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

Romans 8:18 contrasts present sufferings with the future glory, affirming that glory far outweighs them.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

Romans 8:17 connects this hope to being heirs with Christ, with the condition of sharing in his sufferings to share his glory.

Romans 8:1 Related theme

Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ — the secure standing introduced in 5:2 as 'this grace in which we now stand'.

Romans 3:23 Contrast

Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory—the problem to which this hope is the solution.

Romans 11:20 echoes 'stand by faith' — we stand in grace by faith, with a warning against arrogance.

Romans 4:5 Parallel

Romans 4:5 shows faith, not works, justifies — the same faith that grants access to grace.

Romans 2:7 Contrast

Romans 2:7 also speaks of seeking glory, but through persistence in doing good—contrasting with the faith-based hope here.

2 Corinthians 3:18 describes believers being transformed into God's glory—the present process leading to the hoped-for glory.

1 Peter 1:4 Related theme

1 Peter 1:4 describes an imperishable inheritance kept in heaven — directly corresponding to the 'hope of the glory of God' in Romans 5:2.

Ephesians 2:18 uses the same Greek word 'prosagōgē' for access through Christ to the Father, strongly echoing Romans 5:2.

Ephesians 3:12 Related theme

Ephesians 3:12 speaks of approaching God with confidence through faith in Christ, paralleling the access to grace in Romans 5:2.

2 Thessalonians 2:16 thanks God for giving eternal encouragement and good hope — the same grace-based hope as Romans 5:2.

1 John 3:1-3 ties this hope to being children of God and the purifying expectation of seeing Christ and becoming like him.

Hebrews 3:6 Parallel

Hebrews 3:6 directly mirrors the phrase 'the hope of which we boast' — exactly what Romans 5:2 describes.

Hebrews 6:18 calls hope an anchor for the soul — the same hope set before us that Romans 5:2 boasts in.

1 Peter 3:18 Related theme

1 Peter 3:18 states Christ suffered to bring us to God, directly echoing the access to grace through Christ in Romans 5:2.

Hebrews 10:19 Related theme

Hebrews 10:19 describes confidence to enter the sanctuary by Jesus' blood, a vivid parallel to the access into grace in Romans 5:2.

Hebrews 10:20 Related theme

Hebrews 10:20 mentions a new and living way opened through Christ's body, directly illustrating the access theme of Romans 5:2.

1 Peter 1:3-9 expands on this living hope, describing an inheritance kept in heaven and the joy of trials leading to salvation.

Revelation 21:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 21:3 describes God dwelling with his people, the ultimate fulfillment of the ‘glory of God’ hoped for in Romans 5:2.

Revelation 22:4 promises seeing God’s face, the ultimate experience of the glory hoped for in Romans 5:2.

Psalm 73:24 Parallel

Psalm 73:24 expresses the same hope: 'afterward you will take me into glory'—a parallel anticipation.

Exodus 33:18-20 shows God's glory as unapproachable—contrasting with the access to that hope through Christ.

John 14:6 Related theme

John 14:6 declares Jesus as the exclusive way to the Father, reinforcing the access to grace through Christ in Romans 5:2.

Acts 13:43 Parallel

Acts 13:43 urges continuing in God's grace, directly paralleling the grace in which we stand. Strong thematic parallel.

Galatians 2:20 declares living by faith in Christ who gave himself — the same faith that gives access to grace and hope.

Colossians 1:27 reveals Christ in you as the hope of glory—directly grounding the hope in Romans 5:2.

Habakkuk 3:18 rejoices in the God of salvation — a direct parallel to boasting in the hope of glory in Romans 5:2.

Titus 3:7 Parallel

Titus 3:7 ties justification by grace to hope of eternal life—echoing both themes in Romans 5:2.

Galatians 2:16 affirms justification by faith in Christ, not works — the same faith that grants access to grace.

1 Peter 5:12 calls believers to stand fast in the true grace of God — the same grace in which we now stand.

Isaiah 25:9 Parallel

Isaiah 25:9 rejoices in God's salvation — directly parallels boasting in the hope of glory in Romans 5:2.

Galatians 1:6 warns against deserting the grace of Christ — the same grace we stand in, contrasting standing with deserting.

Hebrews 7:25 describes Christ saving those who come to God through him — the same access by faith we stand in here.

2 Corinthians 1:24 parallels 'stand by faith' — we stand firm in faith, not under human lordship.

Revelation 22:5 describes God’s light and eternal reign, expanding on the hope of glory in Romans 5:2 with specific blessings.

Revelation 21:23 shows the glory of God as the city’s light, directly illustrating the glory hoped for in Romans 5:2.

Revelation 21:11 depicts the New Jerusalem shining with God’s glory, giving a vivid picture of the glory hoped for in Romans 5:2.

Revelation 3:21 promises co-reigning with Christ for overcomers, specifying the future glory hoped for in Romans 5:2.

Hebrews 7:19 introduces a better hope by which we draw near to God — the same hope of glory we boast in.

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, present troubles produce eternal glory, echoing the hope of glory in Romans 5:2 and linking suffering to that hope.

John 1:16 Parallel

In John 1:16, receiving grace from Christ's fullness parallels the grace we stand in here. Both emphasize grace as gift.

Psalm 16:9-11 speaks of hope in resurrection and joy in God's presence — echoing the hope of glory in Romans 5:2.

Job 19:25-27 expresses hope to see God after death — an OT anticipation of the hope of glory in Romans 5:2.

1 Peter 1:6 Related theme

1 Peter 1:6 mentions rejoicing in trials within a living hope — parallel to boasting in the hope of glory here.

Hebrews 6:11 Related theme

Hebrews 6:11 urges diligence to realize hope fully — echoing the same hope we boast in here.

Titus 2:11 Parallel

Titus 2:11 declares the grace of God appearing for salvation—parallel to the grace we stand in.

Ezekiel 16:63 commands silence because of shame after atonement — contrasting with the boasting in grace in Romans 5:2.

Psalm 17:15 Allusion

Psalm 17:15 longs to behold God's face at the resurrection — a similar hope of seeing God's glory as in Romans 5:2.