Add parallel Print Page Options

12 The night is advanced, and the day has drawn-near. Therefore let us lay-aside[a] the works of the darkness and let us put-on the weapons[b] of the light. 13 Let us walk properly[c] as in the day[d]— not in revelries[e] and drunkenness[f], not in beds[g] and sensualities, not in strife and jealousy, 14 but put-on[h] the Lord Jesus Christ and do not be making provision[i] for the flesh, for its desires.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Romans 13:12 That is, like a garment.
  2. Romans 13:12 Or, tools, instruments.
  3. Romans 13:13 Or, decently, with propriety.
  4. Romans 13:13 Paul may mean the broad-daylight; or, the present daylight of the gospel; or, the future day when Jesus comes.
  5. Romans 13:13 Or, wild-parties with drunken antics.
  6. Romans 13:13 This word is plural, and may mean episodes of drunkenness, drinking bouts.
  7. Romans 13:13 That is, sex; in this context, perhaps orgies.
  8. Romans 13:14 Or, wear, clothe-yourself-in.
  9. Romans 13:14 Or, foresight, forethought, plan.

Bible Gateway Recommends