Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

Romans 14:8

Jesus
Following JesusDeath and lossEternal life

6 He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.

7 For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone.

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.

9 For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

10 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

Read the whole chapter

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
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.
KJV
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
For both if we should live, [it is] to the Lord we live; and if we should die, [it is] to the Lord we die: both if we should live then, and if we should die, we are the Lord's.
BLB
For both if we should live, we live to the Lord, and if we should die, we die to the Lord. Therefore both if we should live and if we should die, we are the Lord’s.
ÅB
For om vi lever, lever vi for Herren, og om vi dør, dør vi for Herren. Enten vi lever eller dør, hører vi Herren til.
OTB
Hvis vi lever, lever vi for Herren; og hvis vi dør, dør vi for Herren. Derfor, i både liv og død, tilhører vi Herren.
B1930
for om vi lever, så lever vi for Herren, og om vi dør, så dør vi for Herren; enten vi da lever eller vi dør, hører vi Herren til.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Philippians 1:20

    I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

    Read in context

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:10

    He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

    Read in context

  • Acts 21:13

    Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

    Read in context

  • 1 Corinthians 15:23

    But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.

    Read in context

  • Revelation 14:13

    And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”

    Read in context

  • Philippians 2:17

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

    Read in context

  • Acts 13:36

    For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.

    Read in context

  • Acts 20:24

    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

    Read in context