who will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
    Judgment is certain (cf. Matthew 12:36; Hebrews 9:27; Hebrews 10:27; 2 Peter 2:4, 2 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 3:7). The one who judges is (1) God (cf. Romans 2:2-3; Romans 14:10, Romans 14:12; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 Peter 2:23; Revelation 20:11-15); (2) Christ (cf. John 9:39; Matthew 16:27; Matthew 25:31-46; Acts 10:42; Acts 17:31; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 2 Timothy 4:1); or (3) the Father through the Son (cf. John 5:22-27; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:16). - Utley