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href="/bsb/romans/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/14.htm">New International Version</a> For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/nlt/romans/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Christ died and rose again for this very purpose—to be Lord both of the living and of the dead. <a href="/esv/romans/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For unto this, Christ died and lived again that He might rule over both the dead and living. <a href="/kjv/romans/14.htm">King James Bible</a> For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. <a href="/nkjv/romans/14.htm">New King James Version</a> For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/nasb_/romans/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/nasb/romans/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/nasb77/romans/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/lsb/romans/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/amp/romans/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For Christ died and lived again for this reason, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/csb/romans/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Christ died and returned to life for this: that he might be Lord over both the dead and the living. <a href="/hcsb/romans/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Christ died and came to life for this: that He might rule over both the dead and the living. <a href="/asv/romans/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/cev/romans/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is because Christ died and rose to life, so that he would be the Lord of the dead and of the living. <a href="/erv/romans/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> For to this end Christ died, and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/gwt/romans/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> For this reason Christ died and came back to life so that he would be the Lord of both the living and the dead. <a href="/gnt/romans/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> For Christ died and rose to life in order to be the Lord of the living and of the dead. <a href="/isv/romans/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> For this reason the Messiah died and returned to life, so that he might become the Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/msb/romans/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For this reason Christ died and rose and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/net/romans/14.htm">NET Bible</a> For this reason Christ died and returned to life, so that he may be the Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/nheb/romans/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For to this end Christ died, and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/wbt/romans/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and the living. <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this was the purpose of Christ's dying and coming to life--namely that He might be Lord both of the dead and the living. <a href="/web/romans/14.htm">World English Bible</a> For to this end Christ died, rose, and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for because of this Christ both died and rose again, and lived again, that He may be Lord both of dead and of living. <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For unto this, Christ died and lived again that He might rule over both the dead and living. <a href="/ylt/romans/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for because of this Christ both died and rose again, and lived again, that both of dead and of living he may be Lord. <a href="/slt/romans/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For, for this Christ also died, and also arose, and returned again to life, that he might also reign over the dead and the living.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For to this end Christ died and rose again; that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/cpdv/romans/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For Christ died and rose again for this purpose: that he might be the ruler of both the dead and the living. <a href="/nabre/romans/14.htm">New American Bible</a> For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For to this end even Christ both died and came back to life, and rose to be LORD both of the dead and living. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For this purpose also The Messiah died and lived and arose, that he would be THE LORD JEHOVAH to the dead and to the living.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this very purpose, Christ both died and rose, and lived again, that he might have dominion over the dead and the living.<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For unto this Christ died, and lives, in order that He may be Lord of the dead and of the living. <a href="/haweis/romans/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For to this end Christ both died, and rose again, and revived, that he might be the Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/mace/romans/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this was the purpose of Christ's dying and coming to life--namely that He might be Lord both of the dead and the living. <a href="/worrell/romans/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For to this end Christ died, and lived, that He might be Lord of both dead and living. <a href="/worsley/romans/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and lives again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. <a href="/parallel/romans/14-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3438" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">The Law of Liberty</a> …8If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9<a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this reason</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apethanen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">died</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: ezēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">returned to life,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2961.htm" title="2961: kyrieusē (V-ASA-3S) -- To have authority, rule over. From kurios; to rule.">He might be the Lord of</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">both</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrōn (Adj-GMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">the dead</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zōntōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">the living.</a> 10Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-4</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a> But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. / For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15</a> And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a> the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. <a href="/john/5-21.htm">John 5:21-23</a> For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. / Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, / so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a> Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:14</a> For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14-15</a> Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a> For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10-12</a> Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a> And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.Christ.<a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10-12</a> Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand… <a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Luke 24:26</a> Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?<a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">2 Corinthians 5:14</a> For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:Lord.<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.<a href="/john/5-22.htm">John 5:22,23,27-29</a> For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: … <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36,42</a> The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/romans/11-15.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Died</a> <a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/romans/14-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Life</a> <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/7-9.htm">Revived</a> <a href="/romans/7-4.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Rule</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-14.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Revived</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Rule</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 14</div>1. <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Men may not condemn one another for disputable matters;</a> 13. <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">but must take heed that they give no offense in them;</a> 15. <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">which the apostle proves unlawful by many reasons.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For this reason This phrase introduces the purpose or rationale behind the actions of Christ. It connects to the preceding verses, which discuss the acceptance of differing convictions among believers. The context emphasizes unity and the understanding that Christ's actions have a profound purpose for all believers.Christ died The death of Christ is central to Christian theology, signifying the atonement for sin. It fulfills Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant. Christ's death is the ultimate sacrifice, replacing the need for continual animal sacrifices as outlined in the Mosaic Law.and returned to life The resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming Christ's victory over death and sin. It fulfills prophecies like <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a> and is a testament to His divine nature. The resurrection is also a promise of eternal life for believers, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>.that He might be the Lord This phrase emphasizes Christ's authority and sovereignty. In <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, it is stated that every knee will bow to Jesus, acknowledging His lordship. His role as Lord is not limited to a specific group but extends universally.of both the dead and the living Christ's lordship transcends life and death, indicating His eternal reign. This concept is echoed in <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a>, where Christ declares He holds the keys of death and Hades. It assures believers of His control over all realms and offers hope of resurrection and eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> Central figure in Christianity, whose death and resurrection are pivotal for salvation and lordship over all. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_dead.htm">The Dead</a> Refers to those who have passed away, highlighting Christ's authority over them. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_living.htm">The Living</a> Refers to those who are currently alive, emphasizing Christ's lordship in the present life. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Romans, addressing the church in Rome. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The city where the recipients of the letter resided, a diverse community of Jewish and Gentile believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ's_universal_lordship.htm">Christ's Universal Lordship</a> Christ's death and resurrection affirm His authority over all realms of existence, both temporal and eternal. <a href="/topical/t/the_hope_of_resurrection.htm">The Hope of Resurrection</a> Believers can find hope in Christ's resurrection, knowing that He is Lord over death and promises eternal life. <a href="/topical/l/living_under_christ's_authority.htm">Living Under Christ's Authority</a> As Christ is Lord of both the dead and the living, believers are called to live in submission to His authority in every aspect of life. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ's_lordship.htm">Unity in Christ's Lordship</a> Understanding Christ's lordship should unite believers, transcending differences and disputes, as all are under His rule. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Recognizing Christ's authority over life and death encourages believers to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on spiritual growth and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 14</a> <a href="/q/do_men_have_fewer_ribs_than_women.htm">Can you find the Lord before it's too late?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_saving_faith.htm">What are the signs of saving faith?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_an_omnipotent_deity_need_praise.htm">How can an omnipotent deity require continuous praise, as commanded in Psalm 150:4–6, without seeming dependent on human worship?</a> <a href="/q/does_romans_14_promote_moral_relativism.htm">Romans 14 (entire chapter) – Does this chapter’s emphasis on personal conviction over collective rules lead to moral relativism within the church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) And rose, and revived.--For these words the best MSS. substitute simply "and lived." The Received text is a gloss upon this. It was through the resurrection that Christ was finally enthroned at His Father's right hand, and that universal dominion was given to Him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - For to this end Christ both died and lived (so certainly, rather than, as in the Textus Receptus, died, and rose, and revived. His living means here his entering on the heavenly life after the human death), that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. "Nam mortem pro salute nostra obeundo dominium sibi acquisivit quod nec morte solveretur; resurgendo autem totam vitam nostram in peculium accepit; morte igitur et resurrectione sua promeritus est ut tam in morte quam in vita gloriae nominis ejus serviamus" (Calvin). For the idea of this whole passage (vers. 7-9), cf. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-20.htm">1 Corinthians 6:20</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/7-23.htm">1 Corinthians 7:23</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15</a>. The apostle now returns to his immediate subject, warning (as in ver. 3) the one party against judging and the other against despising, on the ground of all alike having to abide hereafter the Divine judgment (cf. <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1</a>, seq.; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3, 5</a>). The distinction in ver. 10 between the two parties, marked in the original by the initial Σὺ δὲ and the following η} καὶ σὺ, is somewhat lost in our Authorized Version. <a href="/commentaries/romans/14-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. this reason τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. died ἀπέθανεν (apethanen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. returned to life, ἔζησεν (ezēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. He might be the Lord of κυριεύσῃ (kyrieusē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2961.htm">Strong's 2961: </a> To have authority, rule over. From kurios; to rule. both καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] dead νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] living. ζώντων (zōntōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. 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