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And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. <a href="/esv/romans/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. <a href="/bsb/romans/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/blb/romans/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/kjv/romans/13.htm">King James Bible</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. <a href="/nkjv/romans/13.htm">New King James Version</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. <a href="/nasb_/romans/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. <a href="/nasb/romans/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. <a href="/nasb77/romans/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. <a href="/lsb/romans/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. <a href="/amp/romans/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for [nor even think about gratifying] the flesh in regard to its improper desires. <a href="/csb/romans/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires. <a href="/hcsb/romans/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no plans to satisfy the fleshly desires. <a href="/asv/romans/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. <a href="/cev/romans/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Let the Lord Jesus Christ be as near to you as the clothes you wear. Then you won't try to satisfy your selfish desires. <a href="/erv/romans/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. <a href="/gwt/romans/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Instead, live like the Lord Jesus Christ did, and forget about satisfying the desires of your sinful nature. <a href="/gnt/romans/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> But take up the weapons of the Lord Jesus Christ, and stop paying attention to your sinful nature and satisfying its desires. <a href="/isv/romans/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and do not obey your flesh and its desires. <a href="/msb/romans/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/net/romans/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires. <a href="/nheb/romans/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts. <a href="/wbt/romans/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the lusts of flesh. <a href="/wey/romans/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for gratifying your earthly cravings. <a href="/web/romans/13.htm">World English Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and take no forethought for the flesh—for desires. <a href="/blb/romans/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/ylt/romans/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and for the flesh take no forethought -- for desires. <a href="/slt/romans/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not consideration for the flesh, for the passions.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences. <a href="/cpdv/romans/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Instead, be clothed with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in its desires. <a href="/nabre/romans/13.htm">New American Bible</a> But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But clothe yourselves with our LORD Jesus Christ, and take no heed for the lusts of the flesh. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But put on our Lord Yeshua The Messiah and do not be concerned for the desires of your flesh. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/godbey/romans/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the lust of the flesh. <a href="/haweis/romans/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to gratify its passions.<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but imitate the Lord Jesus Christ, and by no means indulge any sensual desires. <a href="/wey/romans/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for gratifying your earthly cravings. <a href="/worrell/romans/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill its desires. <a href="/worsley/romans/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But put on the Lord Jesus, and make not provision for the flesh to gratify its irregular desires. <a href="/parallel/romans/13-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3344" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/13.htm">Put On Christ</a> …13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Instead,</a> <a href="/greek/1746.htm" title="1746: endysasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.">clothe yourselves with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poieisthe (V-PMM-2P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">make</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/4307.htm" title="4307: pronoian (N-AFS) -- Forethought, foresight, provision for, providence. From pronoeo; forethought, i.e. Provident care or supply.">provision</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1939.htm" title="1939: epithymias (N-AFP) -- Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.">the desires</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkos (N-GFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">flesh.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a> and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a> and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">1 Peter 2:11</a> Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16</a> So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a> But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53</a> For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">2 Peter 1:4</a> Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. <a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Psalm 132:9</a> May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.put.<a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a> And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.<a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10-12</a> And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: … and.<a href="/romans/8-12.htm">Romans 8:12,13</a> Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh… <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16,17,24</a> This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh… <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5-8</a> Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/romans/6-12.htm">Cravings</a> <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Forethought</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Gratify</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Gratifying</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/6-12.htm">Lusts</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Provision</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/romans/6-12.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Think</a> <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-23.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Cravings</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-1.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Forethought</a> <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Gratify</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Gratifying</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/galatians/5-17.htm">Lusts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-15.htm">Provision</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Think</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 13</div>1. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Subjection, and many other duties, we owe to the authorities.</a> 8. <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Love is the fulfillment of the law.</a> 11. <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">The acts of darkness are out of season in the time of the Gospel.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, clothing often symbolized identity and status. By "clothing" oneself with Christ, a believer is called to embody His teachings, love, and righteousness. This concept is echoed in <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a>, where Paul states that those baptized into Christ have "clothed" themselves with Him. The imagery suggests a transformation and a new identity in Christ, emphasizing the importance of living a life that reflects His values and teachings.and make no provision for the desires of the flesh This part of the verse warns against planning or providing opportunities to fulfill sinful desires. The "flesh" in biblical terms often refers to the sinful nature of humanity, which is in opposition to the Spirit. In the cultural context of the Roman Empire, where indulgence in various desires was common, this instruction would have been countercultural. It aligns with <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a>, where Paul advises walking by the Spirit to avoid gratifying the desires of the flesh. The call is to live a disciplined life, avoiding situations that might lead to sin, and instead focusing on spiritual growth and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the early Christian community in Rome, which was diverse and included both Jewish and Gentile believers. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to this verse, Jesus is the Son of God, whose life and teachings are the foundation of Christian faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_flesh.htm">The Flesh</a> A term used by Paul to describe the sinful nature and human desires that are contrary to God's will. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_christian_context.htm">The Early Christian Context</a> The cultural and religious environment of the first-century Roman Empire, where Christians were often in conflict with prevailing societal norms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/clothing_with_christ.htm">Clothing with Christ</a> Emphasizes the importance of adopting the character and virtues of Jesus in daily life. Encourages believers to live in a way that reflects their identity in Christ. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_provision_for_the_flesh.htm">Avoiding Provision for the Flesh</a> Highlights the need for vigilance against sinful desires and temptations. Calls for practical steps to remove opportunities for sin in one's life. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a> Stresses the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus. Encourages ongoing spiritual growth and renewal. <a href="/topical/l/living_counter-culturally.htm">Living Counter-Culturally</a> Challenges believers to live according to God's standards, even when they conflict with societal norms. Promotes a lifestyle that is distinct and set apart for God. <a href="/topical/d/daily_commitment.htm">Daily Commitment</a> Reminds believers of the daily decision to follow Christ and reject sin. Encourages regular spiritual disciplines to strengthen one's walk with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 13</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'no_provision_for_flesh'_mean.htm">What does "make no provision for the flesh" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_deceivers.htm">What does 'make no provision for the flesh' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_constitutes_the_mind.htm">What does it mean to 'put on Christ'?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_'put_on_christ'.htm">What does it mean to "put on Christ"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.--A continuation of the metaphor introduced in <a href="/romans/13-12.htm" title="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 armor of light.">Romans 13:12</a>. So invest and identify yourselves with the spirit of Christ as to reproduce it in your outward walk and conduct.Make not provision for the flesh.--Take no thought for the flesh, so as to supply a stimulus to its lusts. A life of luxury and self-indulgence is apt to excite those fleshly impulses which the Christian should try rather to mortify. He therefore warns his readers not to give their thoughts to such things. <a href="/commentaries/romans/13-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Instead, ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. clothe yourselves ἐνδύσασθε (endysasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1746.htm">Strong's 1746: </a> To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. with the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστόν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. make ποιεῖσθε (poieisthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. no μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. provision πρόνοιαν (pronoian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4307.htm">Strong's 4307: </a> Forethought, foresight, provision for, providence. From pronoeo; forethought, i.e. Provident care or supply. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] desires ἐπιθυμίας (epithymias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1939.htm">Strong's 1939: </a> Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. flesh. σαρκὸς (sarkos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">NT Letters: Romans 13:14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 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