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Ephesians 3:18,19
May be able to comprehend with all saints whatis the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; …

height.

Exodus 9:16,17
And in very deed for thiscause have I raised thee up, for to shewin thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth…

Psalm 93:3,4
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves…

Isaiah 10:10-14,33
As my hand hath found the kingdoms of the idols, and whose graven images did excel them of Jerusalem and of Samaria; …

depth.

Romans 11:33
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchableare his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Psalm 64:6
They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inwardthought of every oneof them, and the heart,is deep.

Proverbs 20:5
Counsel in the heart of manis like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

shall be.

John 10:28-30
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall anyman pluck them out of my hand…

Colossians 3:3,4
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God…

love.

Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

nor anything else in all creation
This phrase broadens the scope to include all created things, reinforcing the idea that nothing within the created order can disrupt the bond between God and His people. This includes both seen and unseen entities, such as angels, demons, or any other spiritual powers. The phrase reflects the biblical teaching that God, as the Creator, is sovereign over all creation (Colossians 1:16-17). It assures believers that no part of creation, regardless of its power or influence, can thwart God's purpose or diminish His love.

will be able to separate us
The assurance here is of the permanence and security of the believer's relationship with God. The use of the future tense "will be able" indicates a definitive promise that extends into eternity. This aligns with Jesus' promise inJohn 10:28-29, where He assures that no one can snatch His followers out of His hand. The concept of separation is a legal term, often used in the context of divorce or severance, but here it is used to affirm the unbreakable bond between God and His people.

from the love of God
This love is agape, the highest form of love, characterized by selflessness and sacrifice. It is the love that God demonstrated through the sending of His Son, as seen inJohn 3:16. This love is not based on human merit but is a gift of grace, underscoring the doctrine of salvation by faith alone. The love of God is a central theme throughout Scripture, reflecting His character and His covenantal faithfulness to His people.

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord
The phrase locates the love of God specifically in the person and work of Jesus Christ. It is through Christ's atoning sacrifice and resurrection that believers experience God's love. This is consistent with the New Testament teaching that all spiritual blessings are found in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). The title "our Lord" emphasizes the authority and divinity of Jesus, affirming His role as the mediator between God and humanity. This connection to Christ assures believers of their secure position in God's love, as it is grounded in the finished work of Jesus.

“neither height nor depth,” (Romans 8:39)

• Paul selects the vastest vertical extremes imaginable—soaring “height” and plunging “depth”—to say that no position in the universe can hide, diminish, or outrun God’s love.

•Psalm 139:7-10 pictures the same truth: if we “ascend to the heavens” or “make our bed in Sheol,” God is already there.

•Ephesians 3:17-19 prays that we grasp “how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,” confirming that these dimensions are meant to reassure, not intimidate.

“nor anything else in all creation,” (Romans 8:39)

• After naming every conceivable threat (vv. 35-38), Paul sweeps in every remaining possibility. If it was created, it can’t undo the Creator’s affection.

•Colossians 1:16-17 reminds us that “all things were created through Him and for Him… and in Him all things hold together,” so nothing He sustains can rise up and sever His children from Him.

•Revelation 4:11 celebrates that all things exist by His will, placing them under His authority, not over His promises.

“will be able to separate us” (Romans 8:39)

• The verb points to capacity: nothing has the power or ability to cut the believer loose.

• Jesus says the same inJohn 10:28-29—no one can snatch His sheep from His hand or the Father’s hand.

•1 Peter 1:5 adds that we are “protected by the power of God through faith,” doubling the security.

“from the love of God” (Romans 8:39)

• The love in view is God’s settled, covenant commitment, first declared inJeremiah 31:3—“I have loved you with an everlasting love.”

•Ephesians 2:4-5 stresses that this love acted when we were “dead in our trespasses,” proving it does not depend on our performance.

•1 John 3:1 marvels, “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” That family bond cannot be revoked.

“that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:39)

• The location of this love is a Person. All saving blessings are “in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3-4); outside Him there is no such guarantee, but in Him there is unbreakable security.

•John 15:9 shows Jesus rooting the disciples in the Father’s love: “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.”

•Galatians 2:20 personalizes it: the Son of God “loved me and gave Himself for me,” sealing the believer into His own story.

Romans 8:39 piles up every spatial extreme, every created thing, and every imagined threat to declare them powerless against God’s covenant love. That love originates with the Father, is displayed and secured in Christ, and envelops every believer forever. Because the Savior’s grip is stronger than any adversary’s pull, we live, serve, and suffer in unshakable confidence that nothing—now or ever—can separate us from Him.

Any other creature.--Any other created thing.

The love of God.--It is to be observed that for the shorter phrase, "the love of Christ," the Apostle now substitutes the fuller but, as it would seem, equivalent phrase, "the love of Godin Christ."

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