Romans 8:28
“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.”
King James Version
More Appropriate Translation
And we know that to *them that love God all things work together for good, `even' to them that are called according to `his' purpose.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I included this ASV translation because those who are fluent in multiple languages know that modifiers and subject matters tends to be inverted during translation. The sentence order of the American Standard Version matches the order of the original Greek text. Although both translations are essentially correct, the ASV best matches the main subject group: 'them that loved God' as written in the Greek text. Loving God is my emphasis in this blog.
COMMENT
All things, that includes sorrows, trials, persecutions, and pain for Christ, work together for blessing. This promise is not to all mankind or even those professing to be godly, but it is restricted to a specific class of people. To them that love God.
King James Version
Ephesian 6:24
Grace be with all those who have true love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Basic English Bible
Grace comes to those who Love our Lord Jesus.
Consequently, the blessing in our highlighted verse, come to those who Love God and is obedient to His Word. Obedience is not merely agreeing but aligning your actions to the will of God.
Those people are God's people. They will go through hardship (persecution in Christ) but it will all work itself out for the good.
As Christians we will go through some tribulations but keep the faith and stay strong in our Saviour Jesus, for great are our rewards!
❤❤❤
“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.”
King James Version
More Appropriate Translation
And we know that to *them that love God all things work together for good, `even' to them that are called according to `his' purpose.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I included this ASV translation because those who are fluent in multiple languages know that modifiers and subject matters tends to be inverted during translation. The sentence order of the American Standard Version matches the order of the original Greek text. Although both translations are essentially correct, the ASV best matches the main subject group: 'them that loved God' as written in the Greek text. Loving God is my emphasis in this blog.
COMMENT
All things, that includes sorrows, trials, persecutions, and pain for Christ, work together for blessing. This promise is not to all mankind or even those professing to be godly, but it is restricted to a specific class of people. To them that love God.
John 14:23
“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”King James Version
Ephesian 6:24
Grace be with all those who have true love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Basic English Bible
Grace comes to those who Love our Lord Jesus.
Consequently, the blessing in our highlighted verse, come to those who Love God and is obedient to His Word. Obedience is not merely agreeing but aligning your actions to the will of God.
Those people are God's people. They will go through hardship (persecution in Christ) but it will all work itself out for the good.
As Christians we will go through some tribulations but keep the faith and stay strong in our Saviour Jesus, for great are our rewards!
❤❤❤
