Romans 13:10

Love does no wrong to his neighbour, so love makes the law complete.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

In Context

9And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

11See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:39And a second like it is this, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love has no high opinion of itself, love has no pride;

Matthew Henry on Romans 13:8-11

Justice and Charity. ( a. d. 58.) 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love… Read the whole commentary →

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