He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. (5) The death of Christ is a pledge of our victory, for he died so that we might be partakers of his life of power, indeed even while we live here.
Verse 10. Who died for us. That is, to redeem us. He designed by his death that we should ultimately live with him; and this effect of his death could be secured only as it was an atoning sacrifice. Whether we wake or sleep. Whether we are found among the living or the dead when he comes.
Who died for us,.... The elect of God, who are not appointed to wrath, but to salvation by Christ, on which account he died for them; not merely as a martyr to confirm his doctrine, or only by way of example, but as a surety, in the room and stead of his people; as a sacrifice for their sins, to make atonement for them, and...