Romans 14:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 14:1-23

Christian liberty. The general treatment of the ethics of the gospel is concluded, and now the apostle deals with a particular application which the condition of the Church at Rome required. There were some there, a minority probably, who were more or less in subjection to the spirit of the old Judaic economy, making distinctions of meats and of days. And when they came together for the Christian love-feasts, the differences were of awkward consequence. The stronger ones doubted whether... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 14:7

Life a trust. Our life is not a possession to do as we like with. Yet many act as if it were; as if they were at liberty to be idle or to work, to employ their time and their powers in one way or in another, without giving account to any. Christians are summoned to take a different and a nobler view of this earthly existence. I. WHAT IS ENTRUSTED BY THE CREATOR . 1. Life itself; the successive years and stages of which it is composed. 2. Its advantages; both the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 14:7

The influence of our lives upon others. "None of us liveth to himself." The apostle, as we have seen, was here enforcing certain Christian duties, and he strengthened his exhortation by reminding his readers that they were not their own, but Christ's. But the words are capable of a wider application. I. THE INFLUENCE WHICH ONE MAN MAY EXERCISE FOR GOOD . Many who would like to do good are sometimes disposed to say, "What use can I be in the world? What influence can... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 14:7-8

For none of us liveth to himself, and none 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 . The mention of dying as well as living unto the Lord, though it does not seem needed by the context, makes complete the view of the entire devotion of redeemed Christians to him; and introduces the thought, which follows, of their union with him in his own death as well as in his life. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 14:7-9

Life unto the Lord. This is language which is doubtless deemed by some the language of extravagance and enthusiasm. But, in fact, it is sober enough. Nothing inferior to the law and principle here enounced can be accepted by the Lord Christ as the law and principle of his people's life. And that the standard is one which may be attained is undeniable; St. Paul himself was a living exemplification of its practicability. What he taught that others should be, he was himself. I. THE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 14:7

For none of us ... - Whether by nature Jews or Gentiles. In the great principles of religion we are now united. Where there was evidence of a sincere desire to do the will of God there should be charitable feeling, through there was difference of opinion and judgment in many smaller matters. The meaning of the expression is, that no Christian lives to gratify his own inclinations or appetites. He makes it his great aim to do the will of God; to subordinate all his desires to his Law and gospel;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 14:8

For whether we live - As long as we live.We live unto the Lord - We live to do his will, and to promote his glory. This is the grand purpose of the life of the Christian. Other people live to gratify themselves; the Christian to do those things which the Lord requires. By “the Lord” here the apostle evidently intends the Lord Jesus, as it is evident from Romans 14:9; and the truth taught here is, that it is the leading and grand purpose of the Christian to do honor to the Saviour. It is this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 14:7-9

Romans 14:7-9. For none of us True Christians, in the things we do, liveth to himself Is at his own disposal, doth his own will; and no man dieth to himself Only for his own advantage, and according to his own pleasure, when he will. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord Spend our lives in his service, and according to his will; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord Either by sacrificing our lives to his glory, if he demand it of us; or, if we expire in a natural way, by... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 14:1-23

The use of Christian liberty (14:1-15:13)Although Christians are free from religious rules and regulations such as those found in Moses’ law, some have difficulty living with such freedom. Because their faith is not strong, they have their own laws which they feel bound to keep. Other Christians should accept such people warmly into their fellowship and not argue with them about personal opinions (14:1).Some of the Jewish Christians in the church in Rome had grown little in their faith and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 14:7

none, no man . Greek. oudeis. liveth . Greek. zao . App-170 . read more

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