Romans 14:11 asv — For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God.

American Standard Version

"For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God. "

— Romans 14:11, American Standard Version

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Romans 14 — Context

8

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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For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

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But thou, why dost thou judge thy brother? or thou again, why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God.

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For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God.

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So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.

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Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge ye this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock in his brother’s way, or an occasion of falling.

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I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: save that to him who accounteth anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

Romans 14:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 14:11 say?
Romans 14:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God. ”
Where is Romans 14:11 in the Bible?
Romans 14:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 14, verse 11.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 14:11.
What translation should I read Romans 14:11 in?
Romans 14:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 14:11?
Romans 14:11 reads (ASV): “For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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