Romans 5:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Beyond being saved, believers rejoice in God Himself through Jesus Christ, through whom they have received reconciliation.
What Does Romans 5:11 Mean?
This verse caps the section that began with peace in verse 1. Paul moves past the benefits of salvation to its highest joy: not merely the gifts but God Himself. 'We also joy in God' -- the reconciled now delight in the very One from whom they were once estranged.
All of this comes 'through our Lord Jesus Christ,' through whom 'we have now received the atonement,' the reconciliation already accomplished. The word 'received' marks it as a gift taken, not a wage earned. The chapter's opening peace thus deepens into exultant joy, the proper response of a heart brought home to God.
Romans 5:11 in the Original Language
katallage (καταλλαγή), 'atonement' -- reconciliation, the restored relationship between God and humanity.
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What does Romans 5:11 mean?
Beyond being saved, believers rejoice in God Himself through Jesus Christ, through whom they have received reconciliation.