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For none of us lives to himself, and none dies to himself.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
To himself (εαυτω). Dative of advantage again. But to the Lord as he shows in verse 8. Life and death focus in the Lord.
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For none of us liveth to himself That is, none of us believers; others may, but these do not, at least they ought no…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing how one should become perfect, the Apostle now shows how the perfect should act toward the imperfect.
First, he show…
