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Romans 14:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Whether we're living our lives or facing death, we belong to God. In every season, the good days and the hard ones, we're his.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Living or dying, you're never not God's.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to address conflicts within the early Christian church, particularly between Jewish and Gentile believers over matters like dietary laws and observance of holy days. Paul was emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual acceptance among Christians, urging them not to judge one another on non-essential issues. This verse specifically highlights that every believer's life and death are under God's authority, reinforcing the idea that all are accountable to Him.

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