Romans 13:13

Romans 13:14 net — Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.

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"Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires."

— Romans 13:14, NET Bible

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KJV
“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. ”
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ASV
“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. ”
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WEB
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.”
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DRB
“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ: and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences. ”
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BBE
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not give thought to the flesh to do its desires.”
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KJVA
“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. ”
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Romans 13 — Context

Motivation to Godly Conduct And do this because we know the time, that it is already the hour for us to awake from sleep, for our salvation is now nearer than when we became believers.

The night has advanced toward dawn; the day is near. So then we must lay aside the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.

Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy.

Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.

Romans 13:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 13:14 say?

Romans 13:14 in the NET Bible reads: “Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.”

Where is Romans 13:14 in the Bible?

Romans 13:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verse 14.

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 13:14.

What translation should I read Romans 13:14 in?

Romans 13:14 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 13:14?

Romans 13:14 reads (NET): “Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.” 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.

Romans 13:14 net — Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.

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