Romans 14:9

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

Revised King James New Testament

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 for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord: therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.

10Why do you judge your brother? or why do you despise your brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God.

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Cross References

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

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

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

Ephesians 1:20Which he exerted in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall 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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