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Romans 8:28 — Parallel Bible Study & Exegesis

📌 Quick Summary & Biblical Meaning

Romans 8:28 promises that God sovereignly orchestrates every circumstance—both trials and blessings—into ultimate redemptive good for those who love Him and are called according to His eternal purpose.

Romans 8:28 Side-by-Side Parallel Translations

New King James Version (NKJV)

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

King James Version (KJV 1769)

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.”

Greek TR Interlinear

Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι τοῖς ἀγαπῶσιν τὸν Θεὸν πάντα συνεργεῖ εἰς ἀγαθόν, τοῖς κατὰ πρόθεσιν κλητοῖς οὖσιν.

Asante Twi (Twerɛ Kronkron • Akan Audio)

“Na yɛnim sɛ nnoɔma nyinaa bɔ mu yɛ ma papa ma wɔn a wɔdɔ Onyankopɔn, wɔn a wɔfrɛɛ wɔn sɛdeɛ n’ahyɛdeɛ teɛ no.”

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Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Word Study

Oida (G1492 — Absolute intuitive knowledge), Synergeō (G4903 — Synergizes, works together harmoniously), Agathos (G18 — Intrinsic moral and spiritual good), Prothesis (G4286 — Eternal preconceived purpose).

G1492 G26 (agapē — Divine, self-giving, covenantal love) G2316 (Theos — God, the Supreme Creator and Father) G4903 G18 G4286 G2822

Companion Scripture Cross-References:

Genesis 50:20 Jeremiah 29:11 Ephesians 1:11 2 Corinthians 4:17