romans-13:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:11-14

The Christian's duty in the present age. The Christian is not to be insensible to the movements of the world. "Knowing the time," says the apostle ( Romans 13:11 ). Mr. Spurgeon says he reads the newspapers to see how God is governing the world. It is well for us to know what are the current beliefs and motives of our fellow-men. I. THE CHRISTIAN 'S CONFIDENCE . 1. " The night is far spent. " 2. " The day is at hand. " The day of our Saviour's coming is rapidly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:11-14

The day breaketh! "And this"—the work of progressive sanctification, in all its aspects and relations—this surely claims our strong attention now, when the day of God is nigh unto dawning! For, visibly to us, the shadows pass and the morning breaks. It is the night-watch still, but the day is at hand. We have here to consider—the nearness of the day of God; our full awaking. I. THE DAY OF GOD . In and through all the declarations of the Scriptures there mingles this warning... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:11-14

The approach of day. Sin has been defined as "an act or state inconsistent with the relations" in which we stand. To act as our position demands is to act rightly. The apostle appeals to Christians as reasonable individuals desiring to behave as befits their condition. Incongruities excite ridicule, as when the sailor walks on land as if he had to steady himself against the tossing of his ship. Who has not dreamed of being found in daylight in the street attired in the garments of sleep,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:13-14

As in the day, let us walk honestly , and of the things done in secret of which it is a shame to speak; cf. Ephesians 5:11 , Ephesians 5:12 ); not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying ( rather, jealousy, denoting jealous wrath, cf. Acts 13:45 ). But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ . The figure of a new investment being renewed from Ephesians 5:12 , it is here Christ himself who is to be put on. So also Galatians 3:27 ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:14

But put ye on - Compare Galatians 3:17. The word rendered “put ye on” is the same used in Romans 13:12, and is commonly employed in reference to “clothing” or “apparel.” The phrase to “put on” a person, which seems a harsh expression in our language, was one not infrequently used by Greek writers, and means to imbibe his principles, to imitate his example, to copy his spirit, to become like him. Thus, in Dionysius Halicarnassus the expression occurs, “having put on or clothed themselves with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:14

Romans 13:14. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ A strong and beautiful expression for the most intimate union with him, and the being clothed with all the graces which were in him; including the receiving, in faith and love, every part of his doctrine; obeying his precepts, imitating his example, and adorning ourselves therewith as with a splendid robe, not to be put off; because it is the garb intended for that eternal day, which is never to be followed by night. The apostle does not... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 13:1-14

Duties to rulers and to others (13:1-14)Since God is the source of all authority, governments exercise power by his permission. Christians should therefore obey the ruling authorities (13:1-2). If they keep the laws of the country, Christians have nothing to fear. They should have no difficulty in cooperating with the government, because the basic functions of government are the promotion of the well-being of society and the restraint of wrongdoing, and these functions are in keeping with... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:14

Lord Jesus Christ . See Romans 1:7 . provision . See Acts 24:2 . the flesh . i.e. the old nature. to . . . thereof. Literally unto ( App-104 .) lusts. See Romans 1:24 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 13:14

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.Paul had already mentioned (Romans 13:12) the new investiture of the Christian, calling it the armor of light; and here is a return to the same figure, only here it is Christ himself who is to be put on by the Christian. Barmby observed thatChristians are said to have already put on Christ in their baptism; here they are exhorted still to do so. There is no real contradiction; they are but... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 13:14

Romans 13:14. Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ— A strong expression for endeavouring to be clothed, through divine grace, with allthe virtues and graces which compose his character. It is observable, that the Apostle does not say, "Put on purity, sobriety, benevolence, &c." But he in effect says all at once, in saying, Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. Plutarch tells us concerning the kings of Persia, that on the coronation-day they put on a robe which the first Cyrus wore before he was king,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 13:13-14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 13:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 13:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 13:14

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