Romans 14:8 For whether we live, we live to the Lord; and whether we die, we die to the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. I. IMPLIES — 1. Complete submission to Christ's authority. 2. Devotion to Him as our highest aim. 3. Subserviency to His designs. II. SECURES — 1. Happiness. 2. Honour. 3. Blessing. 4. Success. 5. Final salvation. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses 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. |