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A Powerful Proof of Christ's Deity
Commentators unanimously highlight that Paul quotes Isaiah 45:23, a passage where Jehovah (God) speaks. By applying this divine declaration directly to Jesus, Paul makes a powerful case for Christ's full divinity. The universal worship and judgment reserved for God alone are shown to belong to Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:11
18th Century
Theologian
For it is written. This passage is recorded in Isaiah 45:23. It is not quoted literally, but the sense is preserved. In Isaiah, there can …
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:11
As I live (ζω εγω). "I live." The LXX here (Isaiah 45:23) has κατ' εμαυτου ομννυω, "I swear by myself."
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 14:11
19th Century
Bishop
As I live.—The original has, I have sworn by Myself, for which St. Paul, quoting from memory, substitutes another common …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:11
Both groups will have to answer to God in the coming day. It is premature to pass judgment on one another (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:5), sinc…
John Calvin
On Romans 14:11
16th Century
Theologian
As I live, etc. It seems to me that he quoted this testimony of the Prophet, not so much to prove what he had said about the judgment seat…
John Gill
On Romans 14:11
17th Century
Pastor
For it is written
In (Isaiah 45:23); though Justin Martyr F15 cites a like passage with what …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 14:7–13
17th Century
Minister
Though some are weak, and others are strong, yet all must agree not to live for themselves. No one who has committed themselves to Christ is permit…