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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give account concerning himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And so, each of us must give an account to God for what we do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All of us will have to give an account of ourselves to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Every one of us, then, will have to give an account to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Consequently, each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So then each one of us will give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So we see that every one of us will give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So then each one of us will give account of himself to God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />so, then, each of us will give reckoning to God concerning himself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So then, each of us will give account concerning himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so, then, each of us concerning himself shall give reckoning to God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />So therefore shall each of us give word for himself to God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore every one of us shall render account to God for himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, each one of us shall offer an explanation of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So [then] each of us shall give an account of himself [to God]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So then, each of us will be accountable to God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So then every one of us shall answer for himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />So then, every person among us gives an account of himself to God.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore, every one of us shall give an account of himself to God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then therefore each one of us shall give an account to God for himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Assuredly then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Since then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So we see that every one of us will give account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />So, then, each one of us shall give account concerning himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So that every one of us shall give an account of himself to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/14-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3467" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">The Law of Liberty</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/686.htm" title="686: Ara (Conj) -- Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then,</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of us</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">will give</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">an account</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">of</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautou (RefPro-GM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">himself</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">to God.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">13</span>Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a></span><br />For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a></span><br />Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm">1 Peter 4:5</a></span><br />But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-5.htm">Galatians 6:5</a></span><br />For each one should carry his own load.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-1.htm">James 3:1</a></span><br />Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Luke 16:2</a></span><br />So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a></span><br />his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a></span><br />And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a></span><br />For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a></span><br />For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a></span><br />Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a></span><br />And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a></span><br />Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a></span><br />and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9</a></b></br> Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these <i>things</i> God will bring thee into judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a></b></br> But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23</a></b></br> Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Reckoning</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Reckoning</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Men may not condemn one another for disputable matters;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">but must take heed that they give no offense in them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/14-15.htm">which the apostle proves unlawful by many reasons.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So then,</b><br>This phrase serves as a conclusion or summary of the preceding discussion. In <a href="/romans/14.htm">Romans 14</a>, Paul addresses issues of personal conviction and the judgment of others within the Christian community. The "so then" indicates a logical conclusion drawn from the argument that believers should not judge one another over disputable matters, such as dietary laws or sacred days, but rather live in harmony and love.<p><b>each of us</b><br>This emphasizes individual responsibility. In the context of the early church, which was composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers, this phrase underscores that every person, regardless of background or cultural differences, is personally accountable. It reflects the biblical principle that God sees and knows each person individually, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, where God's intimate knowledge of each person is highlighted.<p><b>will give an account</b><br>The concept of giving an account is akin to a steward reporting to a master. In the Greco-Roman world, accountability was a familiar concept, especially in legal and financial contexts. This phrase suggests a future event where believers will report their actions and decisions to God. It aligns with the parable of the talents in <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>, where servants must account for their stewardship.<p><b>of himself</b><br>This phrase reinforces personal responsibility. It indicates that the judgment will be based on one's own actions and decisions, not those of others. This is consistent with the teaching in <a href="/galatians/6-5.htm">Galatians 6:5</a>, where Paul states that each person should carry their own load, emphasizing personal responsibility in the Christian life.<p><b>to God.</b><br>The ultimate accountability is to God, the righteous judge. This reflects the biblical teaching that God is the final authority and judge of all humanity, as seen in passages like <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a>, which speaks of appearing before the judgment seat of Christ. It also connects to the Old Testament understanding of God as judge, as in <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a>, where God will bring every deed into judgment. This accountability to God encourages believers to live lives of integrity and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_seat_of_god.htm">Judgment Seat of God</a></b><br>The event referred to in this passage, where believers will stand before God to give an account of their lives.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_accountability.htm">Personal Accountability</a></b><br>Each believer is responsible for their own actions and decisions. We cannot rely on others to account for us before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regularly examine your life and actions in light of Scripture to ensure you are living in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Keep in mind the eternal consequences of your actions. Live with the awareness that you will one day stand before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_responsibility.htm">Grace and Responsibility</a></b><br>While we are saved by grace, we are still called to live responsibly and righteously as a response to that grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_live_righteously.htm">Encouragement to Live Righteously</a></b><br>Knowing that we will give an account should motivate us to live in a way that reflects Christ's love and truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_prosperity.htm">What defines individualism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_free_will_key_to_god's_governance.htm">Is human free will central to God's moral governance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_libertarianism_defined.htm">How is libertarianism defined?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_free_will_merely_an_illusion.htm">Is free will merely an illusion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/14-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἄρα</span> <span class="translit">(Ara)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_686.htm">Strong's 686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕκαστος</span> <span class="translit">(hekastos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> </span><span class="str2">Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of us</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will give</span><br /><span class="grk">δώσει</span> <span class="translit">(dōsei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> </span><span class="str2">To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an account</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγον</span> <span class="translit">(logon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">himself</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(heautou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to God.</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Theō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/14-12.htm">NT Letters: Romans 14:12 So then each one of us will (Rom. 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