Romans 13:8
Owe nothing to any one except mutual love; for he who loves his fellow man has satisfied the demands of Law.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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
Matthew 7:12Everything, therefore, be it what it may, that you would have men do to you, do you also the same to them; for in this the Law and the Prophets are summed up.
John 13:34A new commandment I give you, to love one another; that as I have loved you, you also may love one another.
Romans 13:10Love avoids doing any wrong to one's fellow man, and is therefore complete obedience to Law.
Colossians 3:14And over all these put on love, which is the perfect bond of union;
James 2:8If, however, you are keeping the Law as supreme, in obedience to the Commandment which says "You are to love your fellow man just as you love yourself," you are acting rightly.
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 →