Romans 9:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 9:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 9:28 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 9:28 — KJV
“For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth. the work: or, the account”
— Romans 9:28 (KJV)
Romans 9:28 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 9:28
“And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:28: work, lord, make
“Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. mine...: Heb. those which observe me”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:28: righteousness, because, lord
“And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor? were...: or, made himself ready”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:28: because, lord, make
“I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:28: cut, righteousness, because
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. created...: Heb. created to make”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:28: work, because, make
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