Romans 13:14

Romans 13:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
• New International Version (NIV)Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.

Context of Romans 13:14

12The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Romans 13:14 word by word

ἀλλ᾽ ἐνδύσασθε τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν καὶ τῆς σαρκὸς πρόνοιαν μὴ ποιεῖσθε εἰς ἐπιθυμίας.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butἀλλάalla · butG235
• put ye onἐνδύωenduō · to put onG1746
• the Lordὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• makeποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• notμήmē · notG3361
• provisionπρόνοιαpronoia · foresightG4307
• for the fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the lustsἐπιθυμίαepithumia · desireG1939

Cross-references for Romans 13:14

• Galatians 3:27For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
• Ephesians 4:24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
• Colossians 3:10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
• Romans 8:12So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.
• Galatians 5:16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
• Colossians 3:5Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
• 1 Peter 2:11Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.
• 1 John 2:15Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Commentaries on Romans 13:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14Put ye on the Lord Jesus - This is in reference to what is said, Romans 13:13; : Let us put on decent garments - let us make a different profession, unite with other company, and maintain that profession by a suitable conduct. Putting on, or being clothed with Jesus Christ, signifies receiving and believing the Gospel; and consequently taking its maxims for the government of life, having the mind that was in Christ. The ancient Jews frequently use the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14But put ye on - Compare Galatians 3:17. The word rendered “put ye on” is the same used in Romans 13:12, and is commonly employed in reference to “clothing” or “apparel.” The phrase to “put on” a person, which seems a harsh expression in our language, was one not infrequently used by Greek writers, and means to imbibe his principles, to imitate his example, to copy his spirit, to become like him. Thus, in Dionysius Halicarnassus the expression occurs…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-14Verses 11-14 Four things are here taught, as a Christian's directory for his day's work. When to awake; Now; and to awake out of the sleep of carnal security, sloth, and negligence; out of the sleep of spiritual death, and out of the sleep of spiritual deadness. Considering the time; a busy time; a perilous time. Also the salvation nigh at hand. Let us mind our way, and mend our pace, we are nearer our journey's end. Also to make ourselves ready. The…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-14This section of Romans explains the moral and ethical demands of the gospel. God’s gift of salvation in Christ calls for a response from believers. God not only forgives sin. He also wants to transform how people live. Much of what Paul teaches here about the moral duties of believers also appears in his other letters. However, Paul also addresses issues that were especially important for the church in Rome. One key issue was the disagreement between…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. But--to sum up all in one word. put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ--in such wise that Christ only may be seen in you (see 2Co 3:3; Ga 3:27; Ep 4:24). and make no provision--"take no forethought." for the flesh, to fulfil the lust thereof--"Direct none of your attention to the cravings of your corrupt nature, how you may provide for their gratification." Note, (1) How gloriously adapted is Christianity for human society in all conditions! As it makes war…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 13:14

• Affections
• Commandments
• Gluttony
• Holiness
• Jesus Continued
• Self-Denial
• Temperance

In the dictionaries

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• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
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• Chambering
• Comprehend
• Custom
• Fear

Commentaries on Romans 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings