KJV: 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.
YLT: And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;
Darby: But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
ASV: 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.
Οἴδαμεν | We know |
Parse: Verb, Perfect Indicative Active, 1st Person Plural Root: οἶδα Sense: to see. |
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δὲ | now |
Parse: Conjunction Root: δέ Sense: but, moreover, and, etc. |
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ὅτι | that |
Parse: Conjunction Root: ὅτι Sense: that, because, since. |
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τοῖς | to those |
Parse: Article, Dative Masculine Plural Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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ἀγαπῶσιν | loving |
Parse: Verb, Present Participle Active, Dative Masculine Plural Root: ἀγαπάω Sense: of persons. |
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τὸν | - |
Parse: Article, Accusative Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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Θεὸν | God |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Masculine Singular Root: θεός Sense: a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities. |
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πάντα | all things |
Parse: Adjective, Accusative Neuter Plural Root: πᾶς Sense: individually. |
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συνεργεῖ | works together |
Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: συνεργέω Sense: to work together, help in work, be partner in labour. |
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(ὁ | - |
Parse: Article, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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θεὸς) | God |
Parse: Noun, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: θεός Sense: a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities. |
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ἀγαθόν | good |
Parse: Adjective, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: ἀγαθός Sense: of good constitution or nature. |
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κατὰ | according to |
Parse: Preposition Root: κατά Sense: down from, through out. |
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πρόθεσιν | [His] purpose |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: πρόθεσις Sense: a setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view, the shewbread. |
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κλητοῖς | called |
Parse: Adjective, Dative Masculine Plural Root: κλητός Sense: called, invited (to a banquet). |
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οὖσιν | being |
Parse: Verb, Present Participle Active, Dative Masculine Plural Root: εἰμί Sense: to be, to exist, to happen, to be present. |
Greek Commentary for Romans 8:28
A B have ο τεος ho theos as the subject of συνεργει sunergei (old verb, see 1 Corinthians 16:16; 2 Corinthians 6:1). That is the idea anyhow. It is God who makes “all things work together” in our lives “for good” (εις αγατον eis agathon), ultimate good. [source]
Old word, seen already in Acts 27:13 and for “shewbread” in Matthew 12:4. The verb προτιτημι protithēmi Paul uses in Romans 3:24 for God‘s purpose. Paul accepts fully human free agency but behind it all and through it all runs God‘s sovereignty as here and on its gracious side (Romans 9:11; Romans 3:11; 2 Timothy 1:9). [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Romans 8:28
Imperfect active, picturing the continuous encouragement from Barnabas. With purpose of heart (τηι προτεσει της καρδιας tēi prothesei tēs kardias). Placing before (from προτιτημι prȯtithēmi), old word for set plan as in Acts 27:13; Romans 8:28. The glow of the first enthusiasm might pass as often happens after a revival. Barnabas had a special gift (Acts 4:36) for work like this. Cleave unto the Lord Dative case (locative if εν en is genuine) of κυριος kurios (here Jesus again) after προσεμενειν prosemenein to keep on remaining loyal to (present active infinitive). Persistence was needed in such a pagan city. [source]
Placing before (from προτιτημι prȯtithēmi), old word for set plan as in Acts 27:13; Romans 8:28. The glow of the first enthusiasm might pass as often happens after a revival. Barnabas had a special gift (Acts 4:36) for work like this. [source]
For πρόθεσις purposesee on the kindred verb προέθετο , Romans 3:25, and compare Romans 8:28. The phrase signifies a purpose so formed that in it an election was made. The opposite of one founded upon right or merit. For similar phrases see Acts 19:20; κατὰ κράτος accordingto might, mightily; Romans 7:13, καθ ' ὑπερβολὴν accordingto excess, exceedingly. See note. [source]
First aorist middle of πειδομαι pheidomai old verb used about the offering of Isaac in Genesis 22:16. See note on Acts 20:29. Also with him (και συν αυτωι kai sun autōi). The gift of “his own son” is the promise and the pledge of the all things for good of Romans 8:28. Christ is all and carries all with him. [source]
The gift of “his own son” is the promise and the pledge of the all things for good of Romans 8:28. Christ is all and carries all with him. [source]
Genitive absolute again with first active participle of πρασσω prassō On παυλον phaulon see note on 2 Corinthians 5:10. The purpose of God (η προτεσις του τεου hē prothesis tou theou). See note on Romans 8:28 for προτεσις prothesis According to election Old word from εκλεγω eklegō to select, to choose out. See note on 1 Thessalonians 1:4. Here it is the purpose Not of merit. [source]
See note on Romans 8:28 for προτεσις prothesis [source]
First aorist active indicative of προετοιμαζω proetoimazō old verb to make ready (from ετοιμος hetoimos ready) and προ pro before, in N.T. only here and Ephesians 2:10. But same idea in Romans 8:28-30. [source]
N.T.oSeveral times in lxx, as Job 2:9; Job 7:2; Isaiah 59:11. Paul's usual word is ἀπεκδέχομαι : see Romans 8:19, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:25; 1 Corinthians 1:7; Philemon 3:20. [source]
First aorist active indicative of παρακολουτεω parakoloutheō for which see note on 1 Timothy 4:6. Some MSS. have perfect active παρηκολουτηκας parēkolouthēkas (thou hast followed). Nine associative-instrumental cases here after the verb (teaching, διδασκαλιαι didaskaliāi Romans 12:7; conduct, αγωγηι agōgēi old word here only in N.T.; purpose, προτεσει prothesei Romans 8:28; faith, πιστει pistei 1 Thessalonians 3:6; longsuffering, μακροτυμιαι makrothumiāi Colossians 1:11; persecutions, διωγμοις diōgmois 2 Thessalonians 1:4; sufferings, πατημασιν pathēmasin 2 Corinthians 1:6.). The two last items belong to 2 Timothy 3:11. [source]
Imperfect active of συνεργεω sunergeō old verb for which see Romans 8:28. Followed by associative-instrumental case εργοις ergois Faith cooperated with the deed of offering up Isaac.Was made perfect (ετελειωτη eteleiōthē). First aorist passive indicative of τελειοω teleioō to carry to the end, to complete like love in 1 John 4:18. See James 1:4 for τελειον εργον teleion ergon f0). [source]
Future active of πολεμεο polemeo to war. As allies of the beast (the servant of the dragon, Revelation 12:7) they will wage war with the Lamb (the enemy of the dragon). These kings gather for battle as in Revelation 16:13.And the Lamb shall overcome them (και το αρνιον νικησει αυτους kai to arnion nikēsei autous). Future active of νικαω nikaō This is the glorious outcome, victory by the Lamb over the coalition of kings as against the beast before.For he is Lord of lords and King of kings The same words are again descriptive of Christ in Revelation 19:16, as of God in Deuteronomy 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of lords) and Daniel 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of kings). Cf. also 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 1:5. Crowned heads are Christ‘s subjects.And they also shall overcome that are with him (και οι μετ αυτου kai hoi met' autou). “And those with him shall also overcome” (supply νικησουσιν nikēsousin not εισιν eisin). They will share in the triumph of the Lamb, as they shared in the conflict. Cf. μετα του τηριου meta tou thēriou in Revelation 17:12.Called and chosen and faithful These are the three notes of those who share in the victory. For κλητος klētos and εκλεκτος eklektos see Matthew 22:14 (contrasted); Romans 8:28.; 2 Peter 1:10; Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13. The elect are called and prove faithful. [source]
These are the three notes of those who share in the victory. For κλητος klētos and εκλεκτος eklektos see Matthew 22:14 (contrasted); Romans 8:28.; 2 Peter 1:10; Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13. The elect are called and prove faithful. [source]
The same words are again descriptive of Christ in Revelation 19:16, as of God in Deuteronomy 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of lords) and Daniel 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of kings). Cf. also 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 1:5. Crowned heads are Christ‘s subjects.And they also shall overcome that are with him (και οι μετ αυτου kai hoi met' autou). “And those with him shall also overcome” (supply νικησουσιν nikēsousin not εισιν eisin). They will share in the triumph of the Lamb, as they shared in the conflict. Cf. μετα του τηριου meta tou thēriou in Revelation 17:12.Called and chosen and faithful These are the three notes of those who share in the victory. For κλητος klētos and εκλεκτος eklektos see Matthew 22:14 (contrasted); Romans 8:28.; 2 Peter 1:10; Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13. The elect are called and prove faithful. [source]