Romans 14:8 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.

World English Bible

"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."

— Romans 14:8, World English Bible

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Romans 14 — Context

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One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.

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He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks. He who doesn't eat, to the Lord he doesn't eat, and gives God thanks.

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

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

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But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

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For it is written, "'As I live,' says the Lord, 'to me every knee will bow. Every tongue will confess to God.'"

Romans 14:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 14:8 say?
Romans 14:8 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Romans 14:8 in the Bible?
Romans 14:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 14, verse 8.
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 14:8.
What translation should I read Romans 14:8 in?
Romans 14:8 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 14:8?
Romans 14:8 reads (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.” 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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