Romans
“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
Romans 14:8 (KJV) speaks to belonging to God, death, and surrender to God — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Psalms 116:15“Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalms 100:3“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.”
Revelation 21:3“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”
Ephesians 2:19“For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.”
Isaiah 54:5“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”
John 10:27
Common questions
What does Romans 14:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 14:8 reads: "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 verse speaks to belonging to God, death, and surrender to God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 14 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 14:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Romans 14:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 14.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 14:8?
Verses that sit beside Romans 14:8 include Psalms 116:15, Psalms 100:3, and Revelation 21:3. Reading them alongside Romans 14:8 deepens the theme of belonging to God.
How can I pray with Romans 14:8?
Read Romans 14:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.