Rather put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no plan for the flesh, to gratify its lusts. Truth to Learn Christians need to let the light of Christ shine in their lives. Behind the Words The words “put on” in this verse are from the same root word...
Romans 13:13 – Light or Dark?
Let us live decently, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and lust, not in quarreling and envy. Truth to Learn Our words and deeds should show forth the light of Christ. Behind the Words The word “live” is from peripateō, which literally...
Romans 13:12 – Prepare for Battle!
The night is nearly over, the day is at hand. Therefore, let us lay aside the works of darkness and put on the weapons of light. Truth to Learn Wake up! Prepare for battle! Our Lord is coming soon! Behind the Words The words “is nearly over” are from...
Romans 13:11 – Wake Up!
Also this, knowing the time, that the hour has come for you to awake out of sleep, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. Truth to Learn It’s time for all Christians to wake up and get busy for God. Behind the Words The word...
Romans 13:10 – Unselfish Love
Love does no evil to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Truth to Learn Unselfish love is what God wants from us. Behind the Words “Love” is translated from agape, which refers to “good will” or “benevolence.” In other words, it refers to acts of...
Romans 13:9 – Living The Second Table
For, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not bear false witness," "Do not covet," and if there is any other commandment, they are all summed up in this saying, namely, "Love your neighbor as yourself." Truth to Learn Fully paying our love debt fulfills the...
Romans 13:8 – The Love Payment
Owe no one anything except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Truth to Learn We are to be constantly paying off our love debt. Behind the Words The word that is translated “Owe” is the Greek word opheilē, which was translated...
Romans 13:7 – Yes, Taxes! Really!
Therefore give to everyone what is due to them: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Truth to Learn Christians should submit to all authorities and pay taxes. Behind the Words “Give” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 13:6 – Taxes? Really?
For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Truth to Learn Paying taxes is part of God’s plan for government. Behind the Words The words “you pay” are from the Greek verb teleō, which literally means “to end.”...
Romans 13:5 – Submission by Conscience
Therefore it is necessary to be subject to the authorities, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. Truth to Learn We are to submit to authorities because it is the right thing to do. Behind the Words “It is necessary” is a translation of the Greek...
Romans 13:4 – Authority of Vengeance
For he is God's minister for your good. but if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to bring wrath on him who practices evil. Truth to Learn We are to submit to those in authority...
Romans 13:3 – Fear Prevention
For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil works. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from him. Truth to Learn Good works overcome fear. Behind the Words The word translated...
Romans 13:2 – Authoritative Submission
Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has ordained, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Truth to Learn We are to submit ourselves to those in authority over us, or we will find ourselves resisting what God has put in place. Behind the Words The first...
Romans 13:1 – Civil Submission
Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are established by God. Truth to Learn We Christians are to submit to those in authority over us. Behind the Words The verb translated, “be subject to”...