KJV ORIGINAL
For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It's written in scripture: 'As sure as I'm alive,' says the Lord, 'everyone will bow down to me, and everyone will acknowledge God.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
One day, everyone, literally everyone, will recognize God's authority.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul is addressing conflicts in the early Christian church in Rome, particularly between Jewish and Gentile believers over matters like food and holy days. He quotes from Isaiah 45:23 to remind them that all people will ultimately bow before God, emphasizing personal accountability to God rather than judging one another. This highlights the universal sovereignty of God over all humanity.
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