Bible Strands
Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul to the church in Rome, at the hinge between the universal indictment of chapters 1–3 and the life in the Spirit that follows. The "therefore" (ἄρα) marks this as a conclusion, not a new argument.
The words — Katakrima (κατάκριμα) is a legal term for a final, irreversible verdict, not a provisional judgment. Ouden (οὐδέν) is the emphatic "nothing at all," stronger than a simple negation.
The thread — John 3:18 pairs belief with freedom from condemnation; Galatians 3:13 explains the mechanism (Christ absorbs the curse); 2 Corinthians 5:17 restates the identity ("in Christ" = new creation).
Why it lands — The verse is declarative, not imperative; it asks the reader to check whether they actually stand "in Christ Jesus" or are still carrying a verdict they believe they owe.
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The Greek words
King James Version
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Cross-references
- John 3:18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
- Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
- Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
- John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.
- Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
- Romans 4:7 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
- Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.
- John 15:4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.