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Romans 13:6-1964 bbe — For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all…

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For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all times.

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Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given.

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Be in debt for nothing, but to have love for one another: for he who has love for his neighbour has kept all the law.

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And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

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Love does no wrong to his neighbour, so love makes the law complete.

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See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith.

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The night is far gone, and the day is near: so let us put off the works of the dark, arming ourselves with light,

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With right behaviour as in the day; not in pleasure-making and drinking, not in bad company and unclean behaviour, not in fighting and envy.

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But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not give thought to the flesh to do its desires.

— Romans 13:6-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 13 — Context

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For rulers are not a cause of fear to the good work but to the evil. If you would have no fear of the authority, do good and you will have praise;

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For he is the servant of God to you for good. But if you do evil, have fear; for the sword is not in his hand for nothing: he is God's servant, making God's punishment come on the evil-doer.

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So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.

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For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all times.

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Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given.

8

Be in debt for nothing, but to have love for one another: for he who has love for his neighbour has kept all the law.

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And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

10

Love does no wrong to his neighbour, so love makes the law complete.

11

See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith.

12

The night is far gone, and the day is near: so let us put off the works of the dark, arming ourselves with light,

13

With right behaviour as in the day; not in pleasure-making and drinking, not in bad company and unclean behaviour, not in fighting and envy.

14

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not give thought to the flesh to do its desires.

Romans 13:6-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 13:6-1964 say?

Romans 13:6-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all times. Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given. Be in debt for nothing, but to have love for one another: for he who has love for his neighbour has kept all the law. And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself. Love does no wrong to his neighbour, so love makes the law complete. See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith. The night is far gone, and the day is near: so let us put off the works of the dark, arming ourselves with light, With right behaviour as in the day; not in pleasure-making and drinking, not in bad company and unclean behaviour, not in fighting and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not give thought to the flesh to do its desires.”

Where is Romans 13:6-1964 in the Bible?

Romans 13:6-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verses 6–1964.

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 13:6-1964.

What translation should I read Romans 13:6-1964 in?

Romans 13:6-1964 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 13:6-1964?

Romans 13:6-1964 reads (BBE): “For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all times. Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given. Be in debt for nothing, but to have love for one another: for he who has love for his neighbour has kept all the law. And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself. Love does no wrong to his neighbour, so love makes the law complete. See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith. The night is far gone, and the day is near: so let us put off the works of the dark, arming ourselves with light, With right behaviour as in the day; not in pleasure-making and drinking, not in bad company and unclean behaviour, not in fighting and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not give thought to the flesh to do 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.