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For if we live, we live to the Lord. Or if we die, we die to the Lord. If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord`s.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
Whether--or (εαν τε--εαν τε). "Both if--and if" (condition of third class with present subjunctive (ζωμεν--αποθνησκωμεν). Both liv…
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For whether we live, we live to the Lord As natural, so spiritual life is derived from the Lord, and believers live …
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…
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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…
