Romans 14:9
For Christ died and rose again for this purpose: that he might be the ruler of both the dead and the living.
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Isaiah 53:10But it was the will of the Lord to crush him with infirmity. If he lays down his life because of sin, he will see offspring with long lives, and the will of the Lord will be directed by his hand.
Luke 24:26Was not the Christ required to suffer these things, and so enter into his glory?”
John 5:27And he has given him the authority to accomplish judgment. For he is the Son of man.
Acts 10:42And he instructed us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the One who was appointed by God to be the judge of the living and of the dead.
Ephesians 1:20which he wrought in Christ, raising him from the dead and establishing him at his right hand in the heavens,
2 Timothy 4:1I testify before God, and before Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead through his return 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 →