Romans 13:8

Owe no one anything, but to love one another; for he that loves another has fulfilled the law.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

In Context

7Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

9For this: Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not covet; and if there is any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:12Therefore all things whatever ye would that men should do to you, so also do ye to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, that ye love one another; as I loved you, that ye also love one another.

Romans 13:10Love works no ill to one's neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Colossians 3:14and over all these, love, which is the bond of perfectness.

James 2:8If indeed ye fulfill the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well.

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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