Romans 8:30

Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Cross-references

In Romans 8:33-35, God's justification secures believers against accusation, expanding on the justification step.

Romans 8:28 Parallel

In Romans 8:28, 'called according to his purpose' sets up the chain of predestination, calling, justification, and glorification that follows here.

Romans 8:18 Related theme

In Romans 8:18, the future glory is contrasted with present suffering, showing its surpassing worth.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

In Romans 8:17, this glorification is tied to being heirs with Christ and suffering with him.

Romans 9:24 Parallel

In Romans 9:24, the call extends to both Jews and Gentiles, expanding the scope of the calling described here.

Romans 9:23 Parallel

In Romans 9:23, 'vessels of mercy prepared beforehand for glory' echoes the glorification that ends the chain in this verse.

Romans 3:22-26 explains the basis of justification through faith in Christ's blood, the step before glorification.

In Romans 5:8-10, justification by Christ's blood and reconciliation provide the basis for the chain.

Romans 11:2 Parallel

Romans 11:2 speaks of God's foreknowledge of His people—the basis for predestination in the salvation chain.

Romans 5:9 Parallel

Romans 5:9 affirms justification by Christ's blood and future salvation from wrath—reinforcing the justified and glorified steps.

Romans 4:5 Parallel

Romans 4:5 emphasizes justification by faith apart from works—the same principle of justification in the chain.

Romans 1:6 Parallel

In Romans 1:6, being 'called to belong to Jesus Christ' adds a relational dimension to the calling mentioned here.

Romans 5:2 Parallel

Romans 5:2 links faith, grace, and hope of glory—the hope that corresponds to the future glorification in the chain.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 directly states that God called believers through the gospel to obtain the glory of Christ—the same calling-to-glory path as Romans 8:30.

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, present affliction produces an eternal weight of glory, echoing the glorification.

1 Corinthians 6:11 lists washing, sanctification, and justification as God's work, paralleling the ordo salutis in Romans 8:30.

Ephesians 2:6 shows believers already raised and seated with Christ—a present realization of the glorification promised in Romans 8:30.

Colossians 3:4 confirms that when Christ appears, believers will appear with him in glory—directly fulfilling the future glorification in Romans 8:30.

John 17:24 Parallel

In John 17:24, believers will be with Christ to see his glory, fulfilling the glorification promise.

John 17:22 Parallel

In John 17:22, Christ gives believers the glory given to him, directly linking to being glorified.

2 Thessalonians 1:10-12 expands on Christ's coming to be glorified in his saints and believers being counted worthy of their calling—a strong parallel to Romans 8:30's glorification.

John 6:40 Parallel

In John 6:40, everyone who believes has eternal life and will be raised, matching the glorification step.

John 6:39 Parallel

In John 6:39, Jesus will raise up on the last day all given by the Father, echoing the future glorification.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 echoes God's choice and calling to salvation, aligning with the predestination and calling step in Romans 8:30.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 affirms God's faithfulness to complete the entire salvation chain from Romans 8:30—He who calls will surely do it.

Ephesians 1:5 uses the same word 'predestined,' specifying the goal as adoption as sons through Christ.

2 Timothy 1:9 echoes the calling and predestination of Romans 8:30, stressing grace given before time, not works.

Ephesians 1:4 expands on the predestination in Romans 8:30, stating God chose us in Christ before creation for holiness.

Acts 13:48 Parallel

Acts 13:48 reveals that those appointed to eternal life believed—directly illustrating predestination and the effective call.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 explains that justification is through faith in Christ—the means by which believers are justified in the chain.

Acts 2:39 Parallel

Acts 2:39 directly states that the promise is for all whom the Lord calls—clarifying that the call in the chain is God's sovereign summons.

John 10:3 Parallel

John 10:3 shows the Shepherd calling his sheep by name, directly paralleling the calling step in Romans 8:30.

Isaiah 45:25 declares Israel will be found righteous, directly parallel to the justification step in Romans 8:30's chain.

Galatians 2:16 defines justification by faith, not works—clarifying the means of the justification in Romans 8:30.

Galatians 1:15 highlights the same divine calling by grace, emphasizing God's sovereign initiative before birth.

1 Peter 5:10 echoes the call to eternal glory, matching the glorification step in Romans 8:30's chain.

1 Peter 2:9 Parallel

1 Peter 2:9 describes the called as a chosen people, called out of darkness into light to proclaim God's excellencies.

Hebrews 2:10 describes Christ bringing many sons to glory—the same glorification promised in Romans 8:30, accomplished through his suffering.

2 Peter 1:10 urges believers to confirm their calling and election, echoing the chain of salvation.

Hebrews 9:15 links the called to receiving the promised inheritance through Christ's mediation.

Titus 3:4–7 Related theme

Titus 3:4-7 connects justification by grace with the hope of eternal life, similar to the chain in Romans 8:30.

Revelation 19:9 Related theme

Revelation 19:9 calls the marriage supper the blessing for those invited (called), the ultimate glorification.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 prays for believers to be made worthy of the calling described in Romans 8:30, emphasizing faithful response.

1 Thessalonians 4:7 clarifies the purpose of the call in Romans 8:30—God calls us to holiness, not impurity.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 speaks of being called into God's kingdom and glory—echoing the calling and glorification chain in Romans 8:30.

Ephesians 4:4 also speaks of the call, emphasizing unity in the one hope of that calling.

In 1 Corinthians 1:2, being 'called to be saints' shows the sanctifying purpose of the call referenced here.

John 5:24 Related theme

In John 5:24, belief brings eternal life and passes from death to life, paralleling the end result of glorification.

Isaiah 41:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 41:9, God calls from the ends of the earth and chooses his servant, showing the OT pattern of sovereign calling.