Romans 13:12 kjva — The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armo…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light."

— Romans 13:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Romans 13 — Context

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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 thy neighbour as thyself.

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Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

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And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

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The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

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Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

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But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Romans 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 13:12 say?
Romans 13:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.”
Where is Romans 13:12 in the Bible?
Romans 13:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verse 12.
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 13:12.
What translation should I read Romans 13:12 in?
Romans 13:12 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 13:12?
Romans 13:12 reads (KJVA): “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.” 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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