Romans 14:9
For because of this Christ both died and arose, and he became alive so that he might be Lord over both the dead and the living.
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Isaiah 53:10Yet it pleased LORD to bruise him. He has put him to grief. When thou shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see [his] seed. He shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of LORD shall prosper in his hand.
Luke 24:26Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?
John 5:27And he also gave him authority to execute judgment because he is a son of man.
Acts 10:42And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to solemnly testify that this is the man designated by God, Judge of the living and the dead.
Ephesians 1:20which he wrought in the Christ, having raised him from the dead and seated at his right hand in the heavenly things,
2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly testify therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is going to judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom,
Matthew Henry on Romans 14:2-23
Exhortations to Candour; The Dominion of Christ. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5… Read the whole commentary →