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Romans 8:38-39Life in the Spirit
For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from God's love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Interpretation

Romans 8:38-39 shows a security that takes shape in conflict and celebration—listen for "nor" and "things". Entrust security when pressure tempts shortcuts—make holiness concrete.

Context

In Romans (Epistle/Letter), highlighting security. Within ch. 8, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “nor” and “things”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Romans was received under the name of Paul. Critical study of Romans often concludes: generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 57. Romans appears framed for Church in Rome.. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the Life in the Spirit. This verse leans into apostolic community. Argument and structure guide interpretation across the letter.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
Preserved perfectly in Papyrus 46 (c. 200 CE) and all major manuscripts. The list of potential separators shows minor order variations in some manuscripts, but all items are always present. The conclusion 'in Christ Jesus our Lord' appears identically. Some manuscripts have 'I am persuaded' while others have 'I have been persuaded,' but the meaning is unchanged. This climactic passage was carefully preserved due to its theological importance.