Romans 8:28
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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
American Standard Version (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.
What this verse means
Not that everything is good, but that God weaves even the painful threads toward good.
A short prayer
Lord, I cannot see the good in this yet. Work all things together, as You promised.
Read in context — Romans 8
26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Related verses
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”Titus 2:11
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 1:9
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”1 John 4:18
“Rejoice evermore.”1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”2 Corinthians 1:3