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So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/nlt/romans/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. <a href="/esv/romans/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/bsb/romans/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/blb/romans/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The night is nearly over, and the day has drawn near; therefore we should cast off the works of darkness and should put on the armor of light. <a href="/kjv/romans/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/romans/13.htm">New King James Version</a> The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. <a href="/nasb_/romans/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let’s rid ourselves of the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/nasb/romans/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/nasb77/romans/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The night is almost gone, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/lsb/romans/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The night is almost gone, and the day is at hand. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/amp/romans/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The night [this present evil age] is almost gone and the day [of Christ’s return] is almost here. So let us fling away the works of darkness and put on the [full] armor of light. <a href="/csb/romans/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The night is nearly over, and the day is near; so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/hcsb/romans/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The night is nearly over, and the daylight is near, so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/asv/romans/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. <a href="/cev/romans/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Night is almost over, and day will soon appear. We must stop behaving as people do in the dark and be ready to live in the light. <a href="/erv/romans/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. <a href="/gwt/romans/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The night is almost over, and the day is near. So we should get rid of the things that belong to the dark and take up the weapons that belong to the light. <a href="/gnt/romans/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> The night is nearly over, day is almost here. Let us stop doing the things that belong to the dark, and let us take up weapons for fighting in the light. <a href="/isv/romans/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> The night is almost over, and the day is near. Let's therefore put aside the actions of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/msb/romans/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/net/romans/13.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/romans/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let us therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. <a href="/wbt/romans/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/romans/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The night is far advanced, and day is about to dawn. We must therefore lay aside the deeds of darkness, and clothe ourselves with the armour of Light. <a href="/web/romans/13.htm">World English Bible</a> The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armor of light. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the night advanced, and the day came near; let us lay aside, therefore, the works of the darkness, and let us put on the armor of the light; <a href="/blb/romans/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The night is nearly over, and the day has drawn near; therefore we should cast off the works of darkness and should put on the armor of light. <a href="/ylt/romans/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the night did advance, and the day came nigh; let us lay aside, therefore, the works of the darkness, and let us put on the armour of the light; <a href="/slt/romans/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The night has advanced, and the day has drawn near: therefore let us lay down the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The night is passed, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light. <a href="/cpdv/romans/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The night has passed, and the day draws near. Therefore, let us cast aside the works of darkness, and be clothed with the armor of light. <a href="/nabre/romans/13.htm">New American Bible</a> the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then throw off the works of darkness [and] put on the armor of light; <a href="/nrsvce/romans/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The night has passed and the day has arrived, therefore let us strip off the works of darkness from us, and let us put on the armor of light.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> the night is far advanced, the day draws near. Let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. <a href="/godbey/romans/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For the night is far spent, and the day is at hand. Therefore let us lay aside the works of the darkness, and let us put on the arms of the light. <a href="/haweis/romans/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The night is far advanced, the day approaches: let us therefore put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. <a href="/mace/romans/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light. <a href="/wey/romans/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The night is far advanced, and day is about to dawn. We must therefore lay aside the deeds of darkness, and clothe ourselves with the armour of Light. <a href="/worrell/romans/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The night was far spent, and the day has drawn near; let us, therefore, put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. <a href="/worsley/romans/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/romans/13-12.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=3320" 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> 11And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/3571.htm" title="3571: nyx (N-NFS) -- The night, night-time. A primary word; night.">night</a> <a href="/greek/4298.htm" title="4298: proekopsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pro and kopto; to drive forward, i.e. to advance.">is nearly over;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-NFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/1448.htm" title="1448: ēngiken (V-RIA-3S) -- Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.">has drawn near.</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/659.htm" title="659: apothōmetha (V-ASM-1P) -- To lay off or aside, renounce, stow away, put. From apo and tithemi; to put away.">let us lay aside</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/2041.htm" title="2041: erga (N-ANP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deeds</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4655.htm" title="4655: skotous (N-GNS) -- Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity.">of darkness</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1746.htm" title="1746: endysōmetha (V-ASM-1P) -- To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.">put on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/3696.htm" title="3696: hopla (N-ANP) -- An instrument; plur: arms, weapons. Probably from a primary hepo; an implement or utensil or tool.">armor</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5457.htm" title="5457: phōtos (N-GNS) -- Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.">of light.</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.…<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="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-14</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:4-8</a> But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. / For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. / So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7</a> in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8-10</a> But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. / Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, / and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">1 John 2:8-11</a> Then again, I am also writing to you a new commandment, which is true in Him and also in you. For the darkness is fading and the true light is already shining. / If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness. / Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him. ... <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a> We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. <a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35-36</a> Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/isaiah/2-5.htm">Isaiah 2:5</a> Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. <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/104-2.htm">Psalm 104:2</a> He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.night.<a href="/songs/2-17.htm">Song of Solomon 2:17</a> Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.<a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">1 John 2:8</a> Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.cast.<a href="/isaiah/2-20.htm">Isaiah 2:20</a> In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats;<a href="/isaiah/30-22.htm">Isaiah 30:22</a> Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.<a href="/ezekiel/18-31.htm">Ezekiel 18:31,32</a> Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? … works.<a href="/job/24-14.htm">Job 24:14-17</a> The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief… <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-21</a> And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil… <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a> And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.put.<a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7</a> By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,<a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-18</a> Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-8.htm">Arming</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/romans/11-15.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/17-8.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/romans/11-10.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/romans/11-10.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Far</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Night</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/acts/27-43.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/numbers/32-20.htm">Arming</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm">Night</a> <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Works</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The night is nearly over; This phrase suggests a transition from a period of spiritual darkness to one of enlightenment and righteousness. In biblical context, "night" often symbolizes ignorance, sin, and separation from God. The Apostle Paul uses this metaphor to indicate that the time of living in sin is coming to an end. Historically, this reflects the anticipation of Christ's return, a common theme in early Christian teachings. The urgency in Paul's message is a call to readiness and transformation, as believers are encouraged to leave behind their former ways.the day has drawn near. "The day" refers to the coming of Christ and the establishment of His kingdom. This is a common eschatological theme in the New Testament, where the "day" signifies the time of salvation and judgment. The nearness of the day implies that believers should live in a state of preparedness and holiness. This connects to other scriptures such as <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-8</a>, where the day of the Lord is described as coming like a thief in the night, urging vigilance and moral integrity.So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness "Deeds of darkness" refers to sinful behaviors and lifestyles that are contrary to God's will. In the cultural context of the Roman Empire, where immorality and pagan practices were prevalent, this call to abandon such deeds was radical. Paul emphasizes the need for a clear break from past sins, aligning with the transformative power of the Gospel. This is reminiscent of <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a>, which advises believers to have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness.and put on the armor of light. The "armor of light" symbolizes the virtues and righteous living that protect believers from spiritual harm. This metaphor of armor is also found in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where Paul describes the full armor of God. The imagery suggests a readiness for spiritual battle, highlighting the need for truth, righteousness, and faith. Light, in biblical terms, often represents purity, truth, and the presence of God, contrasting sharply with darkness. This call to action is a directive to embody the characteristics of Christ, who is the Light of the World (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>).<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/t/the_metaphor_of_night_and_day.htm">The Metaphor of Night and Day</a> Paul uses the imagery of night and day to contrast the present age of sin and the coming age of salvation. 4. <a href="/topical/d/deeds_of_darkness.htm">Deeds of Darkness</a> Refers to sinful behaviors and actions that are contrary to God's will. 5. <a href="/topical/a/armor_of_light.htm">Armor of Light</a> Symbolizes the righteous and holy living that believers are called to adopt in anticipation of Christ's return.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_urgency.htm">Understanding the Urgency</a> Recognize the urgency of the present time. The "night" of sin is nearly over, and the "day" of Christ's return is near. This calls for immediate action in our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/r/rejecting_sinful_behaviors.htm">Rejecting Sinful Behaviors</a> Actively lay aside sinful behaviors and habits. This involves a conscious decision to turn away from actions that are not in line with God's will. <a href="/topical/e/embracing_righteous_living.htm">Embracing Righteous Living</a> Put on the "armor of light," which means living in a way that reflects God's holiness and righteousness. This involves adopting virtues such as truth, faith, and love. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_anticipation.htm">Living in Anticipation</a> Live with the expectation of Christ's return. This anticipation should influence our daily decisions and interactions, encouraging us to live in a way that honors God. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> Engage with fellow believers to encourage and hold each other accountable in living out these principles. The Christian journey is not meant to be walked alone.<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/is_day_near_as_night_ends.htm">Is the day approaching as the night ends?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_come_to_judge_the_world.htm">Is the day approaching as the night ends?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_1_peter_4_7_been_fulfilled.htm">If (1 Peter 4:7) states “the end of all things is near,” how do we explain that nearly two millennia have passed without fulfillment? </a> <a href="/q/will_the_lord_watch_between_you_and_me.htm">Why did the apostle Paul work as a tentmaker?</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>(12) The night.--The time during which the Messiah is absent from His people is compared to night. He is the sun. whose coming converts it to day.It is rather strange that here, as in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm" title="But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.">1Thessalonians 5:8</a>, the metaphor of night and day should suggest that of "armour." The warfare in which the Christian is engaged is between the powers of light and of darkness. (Comp. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm" title="For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.">Ephesians 6:12</a>.) And the use of the word "putting off" (stripping oneself as of clothing) supplies a link between the two ideas by suggesting the putting on of a different kind of clothing, the Christian panoply. <a href="/commentaries/romans/13-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative 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. night νὺξ (nyx) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3571.htm">Strong's 3571: </a> The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'. is nearly over; προέκοψεν (proekopsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4298.htm">Strong's 4298: </a> From pro and kopto; to drive forward, i.e. to advance. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative 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. day ἡμέρα (hēmera) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. has drawn near. ἤγγικεν (ēngiken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1448.htm">Strong's 1448: </a> Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach. So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. let us lay aside ἀποθώμεθα (apothōmetha) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_659.htm">Strong's 659: </a> To lay off or aside, renounce, stow away, put. From apo and tithemi; to put away. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <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. deeds ἔργα (erga) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. of darkness σκότους (skotous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4655.htm">Strong's 4655: </a> Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. put on ἐνδυσώμεθα (endysōmetha) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st 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. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <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. armor ὅπλα (hopla) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3696.htm">Strong's 3696: </a> An instrument; plur: arms, weapons. Probably from a primary hepo; an implement or utensil or tool. of light. φωτός (phōtos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5457.htm">Strong's 5457: </a> Light, a source of light, radiance. 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