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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

Context of Romans 13:14

12The night is almost over, and the day is near. So we should get rid of the things that belong to the dark and take up the weapons that belong to the light. 13We should live decently, as people who live in the light of day. Wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, rivalry, and jealousy cannot be part of our lives. Instead, live like the Lord Jesus Christ did, and forget about satisfying the desires of your corrupt nature.

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 3:27Clearly, all of you who were baptized in Christ’s name have clothed yourselves with Christ.
• Ephesians 4:24You were also taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God’s approval and is holy.
• Colossians 3:10and you’ve become a new person. This new person is continually renewed in knowledge to be like its Creator.
• Romans 8:12So, brothers and sisters, we have no obligation to live the way our corrupt nature wants us to live.
• Galatians 5:16Let me explain further. Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you. Then you will never follow through on what your corrupt nature wants.
• Colossians 3:5Therefore, put to death whatever is worldly in you: your sexual sin, perversion, passion, lust, and greed (which is the same thing as worshiping wealth).
• 1 Peter 2:11Dear friends, since you are foreigners and temporary residents ⌞in the world⌟, I’m encouraging you to keep away from the desires of your corrupt nature. These desires constantly attack you.
• 1 John 2:15Don’t love the world and what it offers. Those who love the world don’t have the Father’s love in them.

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

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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