Romans
14:9
For to this end Christ both died,
and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
a. NLT: Christ
died and rose again for this very purpose—to be Lord both of the living and of
the dead.
b. NIV: For this
very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of
both the dead and the living.
c. YLT: for
because of this Christ both died and rose again, and lived again, that both of
dead and of living he may be Lord.
d. Amplified Bible
Classic: For Christ died and lived again for this very
purpose, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.
e. Worrell
Translation: For to this end Christ died, and lived, that He might be Lord of
both dead and living.
1. “For to this end Christ both
died, and rose, and revived…”
a. For [1063 *
gar] [Strong: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in
argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and,
as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore,
verily, what, why, yet.]
b. to [1519 * eis]
a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of
place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial
phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by,
concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, +
forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one
mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that,
therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to),
...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general
import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or
figuratively).]
c. this [5124 * touto]
[Strong: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778; that
thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same,
there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).]
d. Christ [5547 *
Christos] [Strong: from 5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of
Jesus:--Christ.]
e. both [2532 *
kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes
also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also,
both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
f. died [599 *
apothnesko] [Strong: from 575 and 2348; to die off (literally or
figuratively):--be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with).]
g. and [2532 *
kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes
also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also,
both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
h. rose [450 * anistemi]
[Strong: from 303 and 2476; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or
intransitive):--arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand
up(-right).]
i. and [2532 *
kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes
also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also,
both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
j. revived [326 * anazao]
[Strong: to recover life (literally or figuratively):--(be a-)live again,
revive.]
2. “…that he might be Lord both of
the dead and living.”
a. that [2443 *
hina] [Strong: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the
demonstrative idea; compare 3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the
result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for)
to.]
b. he might be
Lord [2961 * kurieuo] [Strong: from 2962; to rule:--have dominion over, lord,
be lord of, exercise lordship over.]
c. both [2532 *
kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes
also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also,
both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
d. of the dead [3498
* nekros] [Strong: from an apparently primary nekus (a corpse); dead (literally
or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.]
e. and [2532 *
kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes
also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also,
both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]
f. living [2198 *
zao] [Strong: a primary verb; to live (literally or
figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.]
1). Albert Barnes
Commentary: For to this end - For this purpose or design. The apostle does not
say that this was the "only" design of his death, but that it was a
main purpose, or an object which he had distinctly in view.
2). Adam Clarke
Commentary: Christ both died and rose - That we are not our own, but are the
Lord's both in life and death, is evident from this - that Christ lived, and
died, and rose again, that he might be the Lord of the dead and the living; for
his power extends equally over both worlds: separate, as well as embodied
spirits, are under his authority; and he it is who is to raise even the dead to
life: and thus all throughout eternity shall live under his dominion.
3). This purpose is
also stated in the passage in Philippians.
a). Philippians 2:8-11
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient
unto death, even the death of the cross.
2:9 Wherefore God
also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
2:10 That at the
name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth,
and things under the earth;
2:12 And that
every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the
Father.
4). Peter in his
sermon on the Day of Pentecost ties the death and resurrection to the Lordship
of Christ.
a). Acts 2:32-36 This
Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
2:33 Therefore
being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the
promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
2:34 For David is
not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my
Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
2:35 Until I make
thy foes thy footstool.
2:36 Therefore let
all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom
ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
5). Looking at the
first four verses of Romans 1 in other translations show that the Lordship of
Christ is tied to the resurrection of Christ.
a). Young’s Literal
Translation: Romans 1:1-4 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle,
having been separated to the good news of God
1:2 which He
announced before through His prophets in holy writings
1:3 concerning His
Son, (who is come of the seed of David according to the flesh,
1:4 who is marked
out Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of sanctification, by the
rising again from the dead,) Jesus Christ our Lord;
b). NIV: Romans
1:1-4 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart
for the gospel of God
1:2 the gospel he
promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures
1:3 regarding his
Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David,
1:4 and who
through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by
his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
6). Surely this is
what is implied by the Psalmist when he writes “thou shalt increase my
greatness.”
a). Psalm 71: 20,
21 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again,
and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.
71:21 Thou shalt
increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
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