Romans 14:9

Easy To Read Version

That is why Christ died and rose from death to live again. Christ did this so that he could be Lord (ruler) over people that have died and people that are living.

Cross References

Matthew 28:18

So Jesus came to them and said, “All authority (power) in heaven and on earth is given to me.

Luke 24:26

The prophets said that the Christ {\cf2\super [392]} must suffer these things before he enters his glory.”

John 12:24

I tell you the truth. A grain of wheat must fall to the ground and die. Then it grows and makes many seeds. But if it never dies, then it will always be only a single seed.

Acts 10:36

God has spoken to the Jewish people. God sent them the Good News {\cf2\super [210]} that peace has come through Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Lord (Ruler) of all people!

Acts 10:42

Jesus told us to go and speak to the people. He told us to tell them that he is the One that God chose to be the Judge of all people that are living and all people that have died.

Romans 10:9

If you openly say, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from death, then you will be saved.

2 Corinthians 5:14

The love of Christ controls us. Why? Because we know that One (Christ) has died for all people. So all have died.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

We believe that Jesus died. But we believe that Jesus rose again. So, because of Jesus, God will raise to be with Jesus those people who have died.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him. It is not important if we are alive or dead \{when Jesus comes\}.

2 Timothy 4:1

Before God and Jesus Christ I give you a command. Christ Jesus is the One who will judge the people who are living and the people who have died. Jesus has a kingdom, and he is coming again. So I give you this command:

Hebrews 12:2

We should always follow the example of Jesus. Jesus is the leader in our faith. And he makes our faith perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But Jesus accepted the shame of the cross like it was nothing. He did this because of the joy that God put before him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God’s throne.

1 Peter 1:21

You believe in God through Christ. God raised Christ from death. Then God gave glory to him. So your faith and your hope are in God.

1 Peter 4:5

But those people will have to explain about the things they have done. They will have to explain to the One (Christ) who is ready to judge the people who are living and the people who have died.

Revelation 1:18

I am the One who lives. I was dead, but look: I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. {\cf2\super [11]}

Revelation 2:8

“Write this to the angel of the church in Smyrna: