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Not for Self, but for God
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse expresses the core principle of the Christian life. A believer's purpose is not to live for personal gratification, wealth, or comfort. Instead, every aspect of life is to be lived for the Lord, seeking to please and honor Him. This orientation away from self and toward God is a fundamental mark of true faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:7
18th Century
Theologian
For none of us, etc. Whether by nature Jews or Gentiles, in the great principles of religion we are now united. Where there is evidence of…
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:7
To himself (εαυτω). Dative of advantage again. But to the Lord as he shows in verse 8. Life and death focus in the Lord.
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 14:7
19th Century
Bishop
Dies to himself.—Even in the act of death the Christian is conscious of his relation to Christ; he dies in the Lord ([Ref…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:7
Here the recurring phrase is “to the Lord,” indicating that whether one be thought of as “weak” or “strong,” the important thing is that each one c…
John Calvin
On Romans 14:7
16th Century
Theologian
For no one of us, etc. He now confirms the former verse by an argument derived from the whole to a part—that it is no wonder that particul…
John Gill
On Romans 14:7
17th Century
Pastor
For none of us liveth to himself
That is, none of us believers; others may, but these do not, at least they ought no…
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…