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You Belong Entirely to the Lord
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse is a declaration of ownership. Whether in life or in death, believers belong completely to the Lord Jesus. Scholars like John Gill note this is based on the Father's gift, Christ's purchase, and the Spirit's work of grace. This relationship is the foundation of the Christian's identity and purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:8
18th Century
Theologian
For whether we live. As long as we live.
We live unto the Lord. We live to do his will, and to promote his glory. This is …
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:8
Whether--or (εαν τε--εαν τε). "Both if--and if" (condition of third class with present subjunctive (ζωμεν--αποθνησκωμεν). Both liv…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:8
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…
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John Calvin
On Romans 14:8
16th Century
Theologian
To the Lord we live, etc. This does not mean the same as when it is said in Romans 6:11, that we are made alive unto God by his S…
John Gill
On Romans 14:8
17th Century
Pastor
For whether we live, we live to the Lord
As natural, so spiritual life is derived from the Lord, and believers live …
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…