Romans 8:34

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Cross-references

Romans 8:1 Parallel

Romans 8:1 declares 'no condemnation' for those in Christ—the verdict that Christ's intercession in 8:34 secures, forming the passage's bookends.

Romans 8:27 Parallel

In Romans 8:27, the Spirit intercedes for believers — a parallel intercession to Christ's, by a different divine person.

Romans 5:6-10 shows Christ's death reconciled us while enemies, and his life saves — echoing the death, resurrection, and intercession in Romans 8:34.

Romans 4:25 Parallel

Romans 4:25 ties Christ's death and resurrection to justification — the same foundational events that underlie his intercession here.

Romans 14:9 Parallel

Romans 14:9 explains Christ died and lived again to be Lord — same death-resurrection pattern that grounds his intercession at God's right hand.

Romans 10:9 Parallel

Romans 10:9 links belief in Jesus' resurrection to salvation — the same resurrection and saving outcome here.

Hebrews 7:25 directly states Jesus always lives to make intercession for those who draw near — the very role described here.

In Colossians 3:1, Christ's seat at God's right hand is the basis for seeking heavenly things — echoing the exaltation here.

Hebrews 1:3 Parallel

In Hebrews 1:3, Christ sits at God's right hand after purification — the same exalted position and completed work that underlies His intercession.

Hebrews 4:14 presents Jesus as the great high priest who has passed through the heavens — the same ascended intercessor.

Hebrews 4:15 adds that Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses because he was tempted — deepening the intercession theme.

In Revelation 1:18, Christ declares He died and now lives forever — the same resurrected Lord who intercedes here.

Hebrews 8:1 Parallel

Hebrews 8:1 presents Christ as high priest seated at the right hand — directly paralleling His intercessory role here.

In Hebrews 9:10-14, Christ's blood cleanses our conscience — the sacrificial basis for His ongoing intercession at God's right hand.

Hebrews 9:24 explains Christ entered heaven itself to appear on our behalf — echoing his intercessory presence.

In Hebrews 10:10-14, Christ's one sacrifice perfects believers and He sits at God's right hand — directly parallel to His death, resurrection, and session here.

In Hebrews 10:19-22, Christ's blood gives boldness to enter God's presence — the same access secured by His intercession in this verse.

In Hebrews 12:2, Jesus endured the cross and sat down at God's right hand — the same path of suffering to exaltation that grounds His intercession.

In 1 Peter 3:18, Christ's substitutionary death and resurrection bring us to God — the same saving work that enables His intercession.

1 Peter 3:22 explicitly states Christ is at God's right hand with all powers subjected — reinforcing His exalted authority.

1 John 2:1 Parallel

1 John 2:1 calls Jesus our advocate with the Father — the same intercessory role as here.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

1 John 2:2 reveals Jesus is the propitiation for our sins — the basis for his ongoing intercession.

Psalm 109:31 depicts God standing at the right hand of the needy to save from condemnation — a direct parallel to Christ at right hand interceding.

Isaiah 53:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:12 prophesies the Servant making intercession — directly fulfilled in Christ's intercession at God's right hand.

In John 17:20-24, Jesus prays for future believers — the same intercession referenced here, now at God's right hand.

Mark 16:19 Parallel

In Mark 16:19, Jesus ascends and sits at God's right hand — the same exaltation from which He intercedes for believers.

In Acts 7:56-60, Stephen sees Jesus standing at God's right hand and prays to Him — a tangible scene of the intercessory role described here.

John 5:24 Parallel

John 5:24 promises believers escape judgment — echoing the confidence in no condemnation here.

Job 13:18 Contrast

In Job 13:18, Job insists on his own innocence—contrasting with Romans where Christ's intercession, not self-justification, secures acquittal.

Hebrews 10:12 emphasizes Christ's single sacrifice and his session at God's right hand, paralleling the intercession of the exalted Christ in Romans 8:34.

Luke 22:32 Parallel

In Luke 22:32, Jesus intercedes for Peter's faith — a specific example of the ongoing intercession mentioned here.

Luke 22:69 Parallel

Luke 22:69 explicitly places Jesus at the right hand of God — the same exalted position referenced here.

John 3:18 Parallel

John 3:18 directly states believers are not condemned — answering the 'who condemns?' question here.

Hebrews 6:20 describes Jesus as a forerunner and high priest, directly linking to his intercessory role at God's right hand in Romans 8:34.

1 Thessalonians 5:10 affirms Christ died for us so we might live with him, directly echoing the death and resurrection mentioned in Romans 8:34.

In Ephesians 1:20, the same resurrection and seating at God's right hand is described, directly paralleling Christ's exaltation and intercession in Romans 8:34.

1 Corinthians 15:17 emphasizes that without resurrection faith is futile — reinforcing the centrality of Christ's resurrection here.

Acts 2:24 Parallel

Acts 2:24 declares God raised Jesus — the same resurrection event referenced here.

John 14:16 Parallel

John 14:16 shows Jesus asking the Father for the Spirit — a specific intercessory act matching his ongoing intercession.

John 14:19 Parallel

John 14:19 promises believers will live because Christ lives — directly connected to his resurrection and ongoing intercession that secures our life.

Matthew 20:28 presents Christ's death as a ransom for many — the same atoning sacrifice that enables his ongoing intercession in Romans 8:34.

Galatians 3:13 describes Christ redeeming us from the law's curse by his death — the same work that, together with his resurrection, underlies his intercession.

John 16:26 Contrast

In John 16:26, Jesus says He will not ask the Father on their behalf — seeming contrast to His intercession here.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 speaks of Jesus who delivers from wrath, complementing the intercession of Christ in Romans 8:34 as the basis of our salvation.

Jeremiah 50:20 foretells complete pardon with no iniquity found — thematically parallel to Christ's intercession removing all condemnation.

Psalm 37:33 Parallel

Psalm 37:33 promises the Lord will not condemn the righteous — a parallel to Christ's intercession securing 'no condemnation' for believers.

Job 23:7 Parallel

In Job 23:7, Job longs for a hearing where he'd be acquitted—a desire fulfilled by Christ who intercedes for our acquittal.