Romans 13:8
To no one owe anything, except to love one another; for he who is loving the other—he has fulfilled law,
Literal Standard Version
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
Cross References
Deuteronomy 24:14You do not oppress a hired worker, poor and needy, of your brothers or of your sojourner who is in your land within your gates;
Matthew 7:12All things, therefore, whatever you may will that men may be doing to you, so also do to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
John 13:34A new command I give to you, that you love one another; according as I loved you, that you also love one another;
Romans 13:10the love to the neighbor works no ill; the love, therefore, [is] the fullness of law.
Colossians 3:14and above all these things, [have] love, which is a bond of the perfection,
James 2:8If, indeed, you fulfill royal law, according to the Writing: “You will love your neighbor as yourself,” you 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 →