Cross references

Romans 8:28

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28 BSB

Romans 8:28 has 43 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 43 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Peter 5:10 (583 votes) and James 1:12 (473 votes). 96 other verses point back to it. It links with 38 other books, from Genesis 42 to Revelation 3.

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Which verses does Romans 8:28 point to?

The 20 strongest of 43, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. 1 Peter 5:10583 votes

    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

  2. James 1:12473 votes

    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

  3. Genesis 50:20389 votes

    As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

  4. Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. …

  5. Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

  6. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” …

  7. James 1:3–4215 votes

    because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

  8. Romans 8:30171 votes

    And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

  9. 2 Timothy 1:9167 votes

    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

  10. so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

  11. Exodus 20:688 votes

Which verses point to Romans 8:28?

The 10 strongest of 96.