{For these things} (pros tauta). From  8:12  on Paul has
made a triumphant presentation of the reasons for the certainty
of final sanctification of the sons of God. He has reached the
climax with glorification (edoxasen in verse  30 ). But Paul
lets the objector have his say as he usually does so that in
verses  31-39  he considers the objections. {If God is for us,
who is against us?} (ei ho theos huper h(886d)(936e), tis kath'
h(886d)(936e)?). This condition of the first class carries Paul's
challenge to all doubters. There is no one on a par with God.
Note the two prepositions in contrast (huper, over, kata,
down or against).