Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Romans 5:8 in English Standard Version "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Joh 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Ro 5:6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Ro 5:10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.