Chapter summary
Romans 13 — Love Fulfills the Law
Paul calls believers to submit to governing authorities, owe no one anything except love, and put on Christ — for love is the fulfilling of the law.
Every person should be subject to the governing authorities — for there is no authority except from God.
Pay to all what is owed: taxes, revenue, respect, honor — owe no one anything except to love each other, for the one who loves has fulfilled the law.
The night is far gone; the day is at hand. Cast off the works of darkness; put on the armor of light.
Walk properly as in the daytime — put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires.
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Romans 13:1 “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.” Romans 13:8 “Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:14 “Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.”
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