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.

Cross-references

Romans 14:7 Parallel

Romans 14:7 sets the context that believers live and die for the Lord, which Paul then grounds in Christ's lordship over both states.

Romans 10:12 declares the same Lord is Lord of all, without distinction, matching the universal lordship over dead and living here.

Romans 8:34 Parallel

Romans 8:34 echoes Christ's death and resurrection and adds His intercession at God's right hand, reinforcing His ongoing lordship.

In Rev 1:18, Christ's declaration 'I was dead, now alive forever' with keys of death directly parallels His lordship over dead and living.

Isaiah 53:10–12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:10-12 prophesies the Suffering Servant's death and resurrection — the basis for Christ's lordship over dead and living in Romans 14:9.

1 Peter 4:5 Parallel

1 Peter 4:5 warns that Christ will judge the living and the dead, reinforcing His authority over both groups.

2 Timothy 4:1 identifies Christ as judge of the living and the dead, directly applying His lordship to final judgment.

Philippians 2:9-11 describes every knee bowing to Christ as Lord, fulfilling the universal lordship stated here.

In Ephesians 1:20-23, Christ's resurrection leads to His exaltation as head over all, expanding on His lordship over dead and living.

Acts 10:36 Parallel

In Acts 10:36, Peter declares Jesus 'Lord of all' — directly parallels His lordship over dead and living.

In John 5:27-29, Christ's authority to judge and raise the dead directly illustrates His lordship over dead and living.

John 5:22 Parallel

In John 5:22, the Father giving all judgment to the Son directly relates to Christ being Lord of the dead and living.

Luke 24:26 Parallel

Luke 24:26 explains Christ's necessary suffering and glory — the same pattern of death and life that makes Him Lord in Romans 14:9.

In Matt 28:18, Jesus' claim to all authority in heaven and earth echoes His lordship over the dead and living.

Acts 17:31 Related theme

Acts 17:31 connects Jesus' resurrection to His role as future judge of the world, expanding on His lordship over dead and living.

Acts 10:40 Historical context

Acts 10:40 adds that God raised Jesus on the third day and made Him visible, confirming the resurrection Paul references.

Acts 2:24 Parallel

Acts 2:24 directly recounts God raising Jesus from the dead, the very event that establishes His lordship over all.

2 Corinthians 4:5 Related theme

2 Corinthians 4:5 directly proclaims Christ Jesus as Lord, matching the lordship theme of Romans 14:9.

2 Corinthians 13:4 describes Christ's crucifixion and living again by God's power, mirroring the death-and-resurrection basis for lordship.

Philippians 2:11 declares every tongue will confess Jesus Christ as Lord, reinforcing His universal lordship.

1 Thessalonians 5:10 says Christ died so whether awake or asleep we live with Him — directly parallel to lordship over dead and living.

Mark 12:27 Parallel

Mark 12:27 states God is God of the living, implying the dead are alive—foundational for Christ being Lord of both.

Hebrews 2:14 shows Christ's death defeated the power of death, supporting His authority over the dead.

1 Corinthians 1:2 Related theme

1 Corinthians 1:2 addresses those who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, acknowledging the same lordship Paul describes over dead and living.

1 Corinthians 12:5 Related theme

1 Corinthians 12:5 also affirms Christ as the same Lord over various ministries, echoing His universal lordship.