Romans 14:9

For to this end Christ died, and lived, that he might be Lord of both the dead and living.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

In Context

8For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord; whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

10But why dost thou judge thy brother? Or why dost thou despise thy brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God.

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Cross References

Luke 24:26Was it not necessary, that the Christ should suffer these things, and enter into his glory?

John 5:27And he gave him authority to execute judgment also, because he is a son of man.

Acts 10:42And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who has been appointed by God to be Judge of the living and dead.

Ephesians 1:20which he wrought in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

2 Timothy 4:1I CHARGE thee before God, and Christ Jesus who will judge the living and the dead, and by 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 →

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