Romans 8:29

29 For those whom he 1foreknew he also 2predestined 3to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be 4the firstborn among many brothers.

Romans 8:29 In-Context

27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Cross References 4

  • 1. Romans 11:2; 1 Peter 1:2
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:5, 11; [Romans 9:23]
  • 3. Philippians 3:21; [1 Corinthians 15:49; Colossians 3:10]; See 1 John 3:2
  • 4. Colossians 1:15, 18; Hebrews 1:6; Revelation 1:5
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