Romans 8:32

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

Cross-references

Romans 8:3 Parallel

Romans 8:3 describes God sending His own Son — the very act that leads to the generous giving in this verse.

Romans 6:23 Contrast

Romans 6:23 contrasts death as wages with eternal life as God's free gift—the 'all things' include this gift.

Romans 5:6-10 expands the same gospel logic: Christ died for the ungodly, so we are justified and saved—confirming God's generous giving.

Romans 4:25 Parallel

Romans 4:25 states Christ was delivered up for our trespasses—directly parallel to 'gave him up for us all'.

Romans 5:10 Parallel

Romans 5:10 also uses 'how much more' after the death of God's Son to argue for our salvation.

Romans 11:21 uses 'did not spare' for natural branches cut off—contrasting God's sparing His Son for us with His severity toward unbelievers.

John 3:16 Parallel

John 3:16 directly parallels God giving His only Son out of love—the same sacrificial gift for the world's salvation.

In Rev 21:7, the conqueror inherits all things as God's son—fulfilling the promise of receiving all things with Christ.

1 John 4:10 Parallel

1 John 4:10 reveals love as the source: God sent His Son as propitiation—the same love behind 'not sparing'.

2 Peter 2:5 Contrast

2 Peter 2:5 continues the 'did not spare' pattern: God judged the ancient world but preserved Noah—contrasting judgment with salvation in Christ.

2 Peter 2:4 Contrast

2 Peter 2:4 shows God not sparing fallen angels in judgment—a stark contrast to not sparing His Son for redemption.

2 Corinthians 5:21 explains that Christ was made sin for us—the purpose and mechanism of God giving Him up.

In 1 Cor 3:21-23, 'all things are yours' directly echoes the guarantee that God gives us all things with Christ.

In 1 Cor 2:12, the Spirit reveals the 'things freely given' by God—the same all things promised with Christ.

In Matthew 3:17, God declares Jesus His beloved Son—highlighting the precious relationship that makes the Father's decision to not spare Him so profound.

In Genesis 22:12, Abraham did not withhold Isaac—a typology of God not sparing His own Son, showing the ultimate sacrifice prefigured.

Matthew 7:11 argues earthly fathers give good gifts; Romans 8:32 argues God gave His Son, so will give all. Parallel greater-to-lesser logic.

1 John 4:9 Parallel

In 1 John 4:9, God sent His Son so we might live, directly paralleling the giving of the Son for our sake.

1 John 3:1 Parallel

In 1 John 3:1, the Father's lavish love makes us His children, the same love behind giving His Son for us.

In Deuteronomy 29:20, God does not spare the rebellious; Romans 8:32 shows God did not spare His Son for us—contrasting judgment with costly grace.

Hebrews 2:9 Parallel

In Hebrews 2:9, Jesus tasted death for everyone by God's grace, paralleling the giving of the Son for us all.

In Galatians 1:4, Christ gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, echoing the same sacrificial giving for our benefit.

2 Corinthians 9:15 thanks God for His indescribable gift — clearly the Son given for us.

2 Corinthians 8:9 portrays Christ's self-impoverishment for our enrichment — a parallel of the sacrificial gift.

Psalm 78:50 Contrast

In Psalm 78:50, God did not spare the Egyptians from death; Romans 8:32 uses the same phrase for His Son—contrasting judgment with grace.

Zechariah 13:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 13:7 prophesies striking the Shepherd; Romans 8:32 describes God giving up His Son. Direct prophecy fulfillment.

In Gen 22:2, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his only son—a clear type of God not sparing His own Son.

Luke 22:44 Allusion

Luke 22:44 depicts Jesus in agony — the human cost of being 'not spared' by the Father.

Luke 11:13 Parallel

Luke 11:13 uses the same 'how much more' logic: if God gave His Son, He will also give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.

In Matthew 26:38, Jesus' overwhelming sorrow reveals the depth of the Son's suffering when God did not spare Him.

Malachi 3:17 says God will spare His people like a son; here God did not spare His own Son. Strong contrast between sparing and sacrificing.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 9:6, the giving of the Son is prophesied; this points to the Son given up for us in Romans.

Psalm 84:11 Parallel

Psalm 84:11 says God withholds no good thing from the upright—echoing the promise that He will give us all things with His Son.

Job 16:13 Contrast

In Job 16:13, God 'without mercy' attacks Job; Romans 8:32 reverses this: God did not spare His Son to spare us.

In 1 Kings 3:13, God gave Solomon unasked riches after granting wisdom; Romans 8:32 echoes: the greater gift (Son) ensures all lesser gifts.

Job 27:22 Contrast

Job 27:22 describes God's merciless judgment; Romans 8:32 presents God's mercy in not sparing His Son for us. Contrast.

In 2 Cor 4:15, grace abounds to many for thanksgiving—showing the purpose of God's generous giving through Christ.

In 2 Samuel 12:8, God gave David much and would have given more; Romans 8:32 applies the same logic: with His Son, He will give all things.

Ezekiel 5:11 uses 'not spare' in judgment; here God did not spare His Son in redemption. The same phrase contrasts judgment with salvation.

In Gen 25:5, Abraham gave all he had to Isaac—a pattern of a father giving everything to his beloved son.

Genesis 28:15 Related theme

In Gen 28:15, God promises to be with Jacob and not leave him—a similar assurance that God's gift of His Son guarantees ongoing care.