Romans 14:9

For this reason Christ died and then rose and lived again, so that he might be Lord over both the dead and the living.

Text-Critical English NT

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

8If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

10Yoʋ, then, why do yoʋ judge yoʋr brother? Or yoʋ, why do yoʋ despise yoʋr brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

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Cross References

Luke 24:26Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and enter into his glory?”

John 5:27And he has given the Son authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man.

Acts 10:42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one who has been appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

Ephesians 1:20He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavenly places,

2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly charge yoʋ therefore in the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead when he appears with 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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