Romans 13:10 web — Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.

World English Bible

"Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law."

— Romans 13:10, World English Bible

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Romans 13 — Context

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Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

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Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

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For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

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Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.

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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.

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The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.

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Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.

Romans 13:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 13:10 say?
Romans 13:10 in the World English Bible reads: “Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.”
Where is Romans 13:10 in the Bible?
Romans 13:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verse 10.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 13:10.
What translation should I read Romans 13:10 in?
Romans 13:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 13:10?
Romans 13:10 reads (WEB): “Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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