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Romans 13:14
Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers, concluding his exhortation on daytime conduct by shifting from negative prohibitions to a positive moral command.
The words — The imperative ἐνδύσασθε (endusasthe) literally commands believers to "put on" or "clothe yourselves."
The thread — The clothing metaphor connects to Ephesians 4:24 regarding the new self and Galatians 3:27 regarding baptism into Christ, while Galatians 5:16 parallels the command to avoid gratifying fleshly desires through Spirit-led living.
Why it lands — The text commands believers to actively appropriate Christ's character and reject any planning that satisfies sinful impulses.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Cross-references
- Ephesians 4:24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
- Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
- Galatians 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
- Galatians 5:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
- 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.
- Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
- Romans 8:12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
- 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
- Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
- Job 29:14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.