Romans 13:11
Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.
World Messianic Bible British
In The King James Version
In Context
10Love doesn’t harm a neighbour. Love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.
Cross References
Isaiah 21:11The burden of Dumah. One calls to me out of Seir, “Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”
Matthew 16:3In the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you can’t discern the signs of the times!
Matthew 25:5Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
Mark 13:35Watch therefore, for you don’t know when the lord of the house is coming—whether at evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning;
1 Corinthians 7:29But I say this, brothers: the time is short. From now on, both those who have wives may be as though they had none;
1 Corinthians 15:34Wake up righteously and don’t sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
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 →