Romans 8:33
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
Cross-references
In Romans 8:1, there is no condemnation for those in Christ, directly supporting that no charge can succeed against God's chosen.
Romans 8:30 places justification within God's unbreakable chain from calling to glorification, reinforcing the security of the elect against any charge.
In Romans 3:26, Paul explains that God justifies those who have faith, providing the doctrinal foundation for 'God who justifies' in Romans 8:33.
Romans 4:25 grounds justification in Christ's death and resurrection, showing the basis for God's justifying that shields the elect from accusation.
In Job 1:9-11, Satan brings charges against Job, contrasting with Romans where no charge stands against God's elect.
In Revelation 12:11, believers overcome the accuser through Christ's blood — the means by which God justifies, making charges powerless.
In Revelation 12:10, Satan the accuser is cast down — the ultimate defeat of the one who brings charges, reinforcing the assurance in Romans.
In Zechariah 3:1-4, Satan accuses Joshua but God rebukes him and cleanses him — a clear parallel to God justifying His elect against accusations.
In Isaiah 54:17, God promises no accusation will prosper against His people — directly parallel to the assurance that no charge can stand.
In Isaiah 50:9, 'who will condemn me?' echoes the same certainty of vindication as Romans 8:33's 'who will bring any charge?'
In Isaiah 50:8, the servant challenges accusers with similar confidence, directly paralleling Paul's rhetorical question in Romans 8:33.
In Job 2:4-6, Satan persists in accusing Job, opposing the truth that God justifies and no charge can stand.
In Job 42:7-9, God vindicates Job against his accusers, mirroring the theme of divine justification over human charges.
In Job 22:6-30, Eliphaz levels false charges against Job — contrasting with Romans where no charge can succeed against God's justified elect.
In 2 Samuel 12:13, David confesses sin and receives forgiveness—illustrating God's justifying work even when charges are legitimate.
Ephesians 1:4 reveals God's choice of us in Christ before creation, ensuring our blamelessness and connecting election to the justification in 8:33.
1 Corinthians 15:17 shows that without Christ's resurrection, we remain in sins—highlighting why resurrection is essential for the justification that prevents accusation.
1 Corinthians 6:11 affirms that believers have been justified through Christ and the Spirit, making the 'no charge' status a present reality for God's elect.
In Job 13:18, Job declares he will be justified despite accusations—echoing confidence that no charge stands against God's elect.
In Job 13:19, Job challenges anyone to contend with him—mirroring the rhetorical question of who can bring a charge.
In Job 23:7, Job hopes God would acquit him—reflecting the truth that God justifies His elect.
John 10:28 promises that no one can snatch believers from Jesus' hand — this security parallels the impossibility of any successful accusation.
John 5:24 says the believer does not come into judgment — this is the same truth that no charge can stick because the verdict is already life.
Luke 18:14 shows the tax collector going home justified — this is a direct example of the 'God who justifies' from the parable, strongly supporting the claim.
In Zechariah 3:2, the Lord rebukes Satan for accusing Joshua — this courtroom scene of divine defense parallels the charge-bringing question here.
Zephaniah 3:15 declares the Lord has taken away judgments against Jerusalem — the removal of all accusations parallels the justified status of God's elect.
Jeremiah 50:20 promises that iniquity of Israel will be sought but not found — God's total pardon echoes the impossibility of any charge against His elect.
In Psalm 37:33, God promises the righteous won't be condemned in trial—directly analogous to God's justification silencing accusers.
In Galatians 3:8, God's plan to justify the Gentiles by faith connects to the justification theme in Romans 8:33.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 ties God's choice to salvation through sanctification and belief, echoing the elect status that underlies the no-accusation promise.
Hebrews 9:24 shows Christ entering heaven to appear for us, ensuring our acceptance before God—the basis for no charge against the elect.
In 1 Peter 1:2, believers are chosen according to God's foreknowledge, similar to the election in Romans 8:33 but focused on sanctification.
In Psalm 35:11, David faces false witnesses — an experience of accusation, while Romans declares that no charge can condemn God's elect.