Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 14:11
11. Written Isaiah 45:23, quoted substantially, not verbally. The prophet is describing the supremacy of Jehovah in the blessed future, and the apostle applies it to Christ in that his highest act of supremacy is the judgment of the world. Every tongue shall confess In the prophet, Every tongue shall swear; that is, swear, or confess by oath, allegiance to God. The words describe not a universal salvation, but a universal subjection, willing or unwilling, to the divine judgment. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 14:7-13
Tolerance enjoined in view of the Judgment of God the Lord of both , Romans 14:7-13 . The apostle now impressively dissuades both parties from judging each other by the fact that they were tied to the judgment throne of God. It would be a fearful usurpation of that awful office of the infinite and holy One should brother Christians sit in judgment upon each other. read more