King James Version
Romans 14:8 in the King James Version says “For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die,...” — study this verse from Romans chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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.”
Romans 14:8 · KJV
He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. regardeth: or, observeth
For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
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.
For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and whether”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“the Lord's”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“and whether”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“the Lord's”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“and whether”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“and whether”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“the Lord's”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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