Did predestinate] RV 'foreordained.'

Glorified] That which to us is future, is already complete in God's mind: cp. Ephesians 2:4.

31-39. Since the Christian is the object of the divine love and work spoken of in the last section, he need fear no evil.

Paraphrase. '(31) We may, therefore, face the future triumphantly, for God is on our side, (32) and the love which sacrificed His own Son will withhold from us nothing. (33) God's chosen need fear no accuser. Since He has acquitted, (34) none can condemn them. Since Christ, in His death and life and glory, has proved His love for them, (35) neither suffering nor death can part us from that love. (36) Even though we be martyred, like the faithful few of old, (37) His love will make martyrdom a surpassing victory. (38, 39) In short, no power in the universe will be able to part us from the divine love Christ has for us.'

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