Albert Barnes Commentary Romans 8:37

"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." — Romans 8:37 (ASV)

Nay. But this is so, despite our severe pressures and trials.

In all these things. In the very midst of them; while we are enduring them, we are able to triumph. Compare 1 Corinthians 15:57.

We are more than conquerors. We gain the victory. That is, they do not have power to subdue us, to alienate our love and confidence, or to produce apostasy. We are the victors, not they.

Our faith is not destroyed, our love is not diminished, and our hope is not blasted. But it is not simple victory; it is not mere life and the continuance of what we had before. It is more than simple triumph; it augments our faith, increases our strength, and expands our love to Christ.

The word used here is a strong, emphatic expression, such as the apostle Paul often employs (compare 2 Corinthians 4:17), and which is used with great force and appropriateness here.

Through him, etc. Not by their own strength or power. It was by the might of the Savior, and by his power pledged to them, and confirmed by the love demonstrated when he gave himself for them. Compare Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.