Romans 14:8

For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

For {G1063} whether {G1437}{G5037} we live {G2198}, we live {G2198} unto the Lord {G2962}; and whether {G1437}{G5037} we die {G599}, we die {G599} unto the Lord {G2962}: whether {G1437}{G5037} we live {G2198} therefore {G3767}, or {G1437}{G5037} die {G599}, we are {G2070} the Lord's {G2962}.

for if we live, we live in relation to the Lord; and if we die, we die in relation to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord —

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; or whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.

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Cross-References

  • Philippians 1:20 (20 votes)

    According to my earnest expectation and [my] hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but [that] with all boldness, as always, [so] now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether [it be] by life, or by death.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:10 (15 votes)

    Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:23 (10 votes)

    But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

  • Acts 21:13 (9 votes)

    Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

  • Revelation 14:13 (8 votes)

    ¶ And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

  • Acts 20:24 (4 votes)

    But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

  • Philippians 2:17 (4 votes)

    Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.