“For we do not know how we ought to pray; the Spirit himself pleads with God for us in groans that words cannot express.” (Romans 8:26 / TEV)
Romans
“I consider that what we suffer at this present time cannot be compared at all with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. All of creation waits with eager longing for God to reveal his children.” (Romans 8:18-19 / TEV)
“For we do not know how we ought to pray; the Spirit himself pleads with God for us in groans that words cannot express.” (Romans 8:26 / TEV)
“We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 / TEV)
“Who, then, can separate us from the love of Christ? Can trouble do it, or hardship or persecution or hunger or poverty or danger or death? For I am certain that…. there is nothing in all creation that will be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8: 35 and 38-39 / TEV)
“…the children born in the usual way are not the children of God; instead, the children born as a result of God’s promise are regarded as the true descendants.” (Romans 9:8 / TEV)
“If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from death, you will be saved. For it is by our faith that we are put right with God; it is by our confession that we are saved.” (Romans 10:9-10 / TEV)
“For all things were created by him, and all things exist through him and for him. To God be the glory forever!” (Romans 11:36 / TEV)
“For there is no distinction between the Jew and the Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, who richly blesses all who call on him. For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:12-13 / NET)
“For God has made all people prisoners of disobedience, so that he might show mercy to them all.” (Romans 11:32 / TEV)
“For all things were created by him, and all things exist through him and for him. To God be the glory forever!” (Romans 11:36 / TEV)
Offer yourself as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.” (Romans 12:1 / TEV)
“Love must be completely sincere.” (Romans 12:9 / TEV)
“Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.” (Romans 12:12 / NET)
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, ’Vengeance is mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.” (Romans 12:18-19 / NET)
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21 / NET)
“Pay everyone what is owed: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.” (Romans 13:7 / NET)
“Love must be completely sincere.” (Romans 12:9 / TEV)
Suggested Readings for the
LETTER of PAUL to the ROMANS
Abraham’s Justification through Faith - Romans 4:1-25
Our Future Glory as Children of God - Romans 8:18-27
The Inseparable Love of Christ - Romans 8:28-39
The Practice of Love - Romans 12:9-21