Romans 8:31
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Cross-reference
Romans 14:4 says the Lord can make His servants stand — reinforcing that no opponent can overcome those God supports.
Jeremiah 1:19 echoes the same assurance: God's presence ensures opponents cannot overcome His servant, reinforcing Paul's 'God is for us'.
Psalm 46:7 echoes 'The LORD of hosts is with us' — the same assurance that God is for us, making opposition powerless.
Psalm 46:1-3 presents God as refuge and strength, grounding the same confidence that no disaster can overcome those God is for.
Psalm 27:1 asks 'whom shall I fear?' with the LORD as light and salvation, matching the rhetorical confidence of Romans 8:31.
Psalm 56:4 asks 'What can flesh do to me?' — the same rhetorical confidence that no one can prevail against God's people.
Psalm 118:6 declares 'The LORD is on my side; I will not fear' — a nearly identical expression of confidence against all opposition.
Isaiah 50:7-9 asks 'Who will contend with me?' and 'Who will declare me guilty?' — echoing Paul's argument that no one can condemn God's elect.
1 Samuel 17:45-47 has David declaring 'the battle is the LORD's,' exemplifying God fighting for his anointed.
1 Samuel 14:6 shows Jonathan's faith that 'nothing can hinder the LORD,' reinforcing the 'who can be against us?' logic.
Isaiah 54:17 promises no weapon shall succeed against God's servants — reinforcing that if God is for us, no adversary can prevail.
Joshua 10:42 records that 'the LORD fought for Israel,' a historical demonstration of God being for his people.
Jeremiah 20:11 shows the Lord as a mighty warrior so persecutors stumble — a direct parallel to the confidence in Romans 8:31 that no one can prevail against us.
1 John 4:4 declares that the Spirit in believers is greater than any worldly opposition, directly supporting Paul's assurance that God being for us outweighs all adversaries.
John 10:28-30 promises no one can snatch believers from Jesus' hand — a specific guarantee of the security Paul asks about in Romans 8:31.
Numbers 14:9 declares 'the LORD is with us; do not fear them,' directly echoing the 'God is for us' confidence.
Isaiah 41:10 promises God's presence, strength, and help, providing the assurance that undergirds the claim that no one can be against us.
Hebrews 13:6 directly echoes the same confidence: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear'—both affirm God's protection against any foe.
Acts 18:10 promises Paul 'I am with you, no one will harm you' — a concrete fulfillment of the truth that God is for us.
In Psalm 56:9, 'This I know, that God is for me' — an exact parallel to Paul's statement, with enemies turning back when God is on one's side.
Psalm 124:1 uses the same 'if God had not been on our side' language, directly paralleling Paul's rhetorical question about God being for us.
Isaiah 8:10 declares 'God is with us' so that plans against us fail, directly echoing the confident question in Romans 8:31.
Isaiah 14:27 asks who can annul God's purpose or turn back His hand, reinforcing that no one can oppose God's sovereign plan for His people.
Jeremiah 42:11 assures God's presence to save from a specific fear (Babylon), demonstrating the principle that God's support overcomes any opposition.
Isaiah 49:25 declares God will contend with those who contend with His people, directly supporting that adversaries cannot succeed against God's chosen.
Luke 10:19 grants authority over the enemy's power — directly supporting the claim that no opposition can harm those God is for.
Zechariah 10:5 depicts the Lord's presence giving victory in battle — a concrete instance of 'God is with us' overcoming enemies.
Haggai 1:13 directly declares 'I am with you' — a clear parallel to the assurance that God is for us, so no one can succeed against us.
Daniel 3:17 shows faith that God can deliver from the ultimate threat (fiery furnace), illustrating that no enemy can prevail when God is for us.
Genesis 28:15 is God's promise to Jacob to be with him and protect him — a direct echo of the assurance in Romans 8:31 that God is for us.
Jeremiah 15:20 promises that enemies will not prevail because God is with His servant to save, mirroring the logic of 'if God is for us'.
Ezekiel 36:9 has God saying 'I am for you' in a restoration promise, directly matching the premise of Romans 8:31 that God is for His people.
In 1 Chronicles 11:9, David's greatness grows because the LORD was with him — directly illustrating that God's presence ensures victory over all foes.
Genesis 39:21 states that the Lord was with Joseph, giving him success amid trials — a direct parallel to the confidence of Romans 8:31 that God is for us.
In Genesis 42:36, Jacob sees everything as against him — the opposite of Paul's confidence that God being for us overcomes all opposition.
Exodus 3:12 records God's promise 'I will be with you' — the foundational assurance that underlies 'God is for us'.
Deuteronomy 1:30 promises 'The Lord your God will fight for you' — the same confidence that God's presence defeats all enemies.
Deuteronomy 9:3 describes God as a devouring fire who drives out enemies — illustrating 'if God is for us'.
Deuteronomy 20:1 commands not to fear despite overwhelming odds because God is with you — a direct parallel to Romans.
Deuteronomy 31:8 promises God's presence and faithfulness, providing the OT foundation for the assurance that God is for his people.
Joshua 1:5 assures that no one can stand against God's people — a direct parallel to the confidence that God is with us.
Joshua 10:8 declares that God hands enemies over — not one can withstand — illustrating the same victory through divine presence.
Joshua 23:10 states that God fights for his people, making one rout a thousand — directly illustrating the principle that God's presence overcomes all opposition.
Judges 6:13 questions God's presence in times of suffering — opposite of the confidence that God is for us in all circumstances.
1 Samuel 17:37 expresses David's trust that God will deliver him — embodying the same faith in God's power against opponents.
In 1 Samuel 23:14, God protects David from Saul's pursuit — an OT example of the principle that no enemy prevails when God is for us.
In Psalm 54:4, 'God is my helper; the Lord upholds my life' — a strong parallel to 'God is for us', reinforcing that no enemy can succeed.
In 2 Samuel 5:10, David's success is attributed to the Lord being with him — directly echoing the principle that God's presence ensures victory.
In 2 Kings 18:7, Hezekiah prospers because the Lord was with him — directly illustrating the principle of God-given victory.
In 2 Kings 6:16, Elisha declares God's army outnumbers the enemy — the same assurance that God is for us.
In 1 Kings 8:57, Solomon prays for God's continual presence — the same confidence that God is with His people.
In Revelation 12:8, Satan's forces are defeated—illustrating that no enemy can stand when God is for His people.
In 1 Samuel 30:6, David strengthens himself in the Lord amid distress — illustrating trust in God's presence that underlies Paul's confidence.
Judges 1:19 shows limited success despite the Lord's presence due to iron chariots — contrasting with the certainty that God's presence guarantees victory.
In 1 Kings 1:37, Benaiah prays for God to be with Solomon — reflecting the same trust in God's enabling presence.
Exodus 6:7 declares God's covenant relationship: 'I will take you as my people' — the basis for knowing God is for us.
Psalm 84:11 portrays God as a sun and shield who withholds no good — reinforcing that God's favor protects us.
Deuteronomy 23:5 tells how God turned Balaam's curse into blessing because He loves Israel — God's favor overrides opposition.
1 Peter 1:5 describes believers kept by God's power for salvation—parallel to the assurance that God is for us, protecting and securing us.
Genesis 15:1 promises Abram 'I am your shield,' mirroring the assurance that God is for us in Romans 8:31.