Romans 13:11
And we know the present time, that now is the hour for us to rise up from sleep. For already our salvation is closer than when we first believed.
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10The love of neighbor does no harm. Therefore, love is the plenitude of the law.
Cross References
Isaiah 21:11The burden of Dumah, cried out to me from Seir: “Watchman, how goes the night? Watchman, how goes the night?”
Matthew 16:3and in the morning, ‘Today there will be a storm, for the sky is red and gloomy.’ So then, you know how to judge the appearance of the sky, but you are unable to know the signs of the times?
Matthew 25:5Since the bridegroom was delayed, they all fell asleep, and they were sleeping.
Mark 13:35Therefore, be vigilant, for you do not know when the lord of the house may arrive: in the evening, or in the middle of the night, or at first light, or in the morning.
1 Corinthians 7:29And so, this is what I say, brothers: The time is short. What remains of it is such that: those who have wives should be as if they had none;
1 Corinthians 15:34Be vigilant, you just ones, and do not be willing to sin. For certain persons have an ignorance of God. I say this to you with respect.
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 →