Verse 12

Romans 13:12

Free Bible Version

12 The night is nearly over, the day is almost here! So let's get rid of our dark deeds and put on the armor of light.

Original Language Text

greek

ἡ νὺξ προέκοψεν, ἡ δὲ ἡμέρα ἤγγικεν. ⸀ἀποβαλώμεθα οὖν τὰ ἔργα τοῦ σκότους, ⸂ἐνδυσώμεθα δὲ⸃ τὰ ὅπλα τοῦ φωτός.

English Translation

The night is far gone, and the day is at hand. Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.

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Chapter 13 Context

1 Everyone should obey government authorities, because no one has the power to rule unless God (Elohim... Focus ↗

2 Whoever resists the authorities opposes what God (Elohim) has put in place, and those who do so shal... Focus ↗

3 For rulers don't frighten those who do right, but those who do wrong. If you don't want to live in f... Focus ↗

4 Those in power are God (Elohim)'s servants, put there for your own good. If you do wrong, you should... Focus ↗

5 So it's important to do as you're told, not just because of the threat of punishment, but because of... Focus ↗

6 That's why you have to pay taxes, for the authorities are God (Elohim)'s servants taking care of suc... Focus ↗

7 Pay whatever you owe: taxes to the tax authorities, fees to the fee-collectors; give respect to thos... Focus ↗

8 Don't owe anybody anything, except love for one another—for those who love their neighbor have kept... Focus ↗

9 “You must not commit adultery, you must not kill, you must not steal, you must not jealously want th... Focus ↗

10 Love doesn't do wrong to anyone, so love fulfils the law. Focus ↗

11 You should do this because you realize how urgent the time is—that it's high time for you to wake up... Focus ↗

12 The night is nearly over, the day is almost here! So let's get rid of our dark deeds and put on the...

13 Let's behave properly, showing that we're people who are living in the light. We shouldn't spend our... Focus ↗

14 Instead put on the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ, and forget about following your sinful desires. Focus ↗

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