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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="study" id="study"></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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The Greek word used here is "ἀλλά" (alla), which is often used to denote a strong contrast. It emphasizes a decisive shift from worldly behaviors to a Christ-centered life. This transition is not merely a suggestion but a call to action for believers to adopt a new way of living.clothe yourselves The phrase "clothe yourselves" comes from the Greek "ἐνδύσασθε" (endysasthe), which means to put on or to be enveloped in. This metaphorical language suggests a complete transformation, akin to changing one's identity. In the historical context, clothing was a significant marker of identity and status. By clothing oneself with Christ, believers are called to take on His character and virtues, leaving behind their old selves.with the Lord Jesus Christ This phrase is central to the verse, emphasizing the person and work of Jesus. "Lord" (Κύριον, Kyrion) denotes authority and divinity, affirming Jesus' sovereign role in the believer's life. "Jesus" (Ἰησοῦν, Iēsoun) is His human name, reminding us of His incarnation and relatability. "Christ" (Χριστόν, Christon) means the Anointed One, highlighting His messianic mission. Together, these titles encapsulate the fullness of who Jesus is and the comprehensive nature of the transformation believers are called to undergo.and make no provision The Greek word for "provision" is "πρόνοιαν" (pronoian), which means forethought or planning. This phrase instructs believers to avoid even the initial steps that might lead to sin. Historically, this reflects a proactive approach to holiness, where one actively avoids situations that could lead to temptation. It is a call to vigilance and intentionality in one's spiritual walk.for the desires of the flesh "Desires" translates from the Greek "ἐπιθυμίας" (epithymias), which refers to strong cravings or lusts. "Flesh" (σαρκός, sarkos) in this context represents the sinful nature and human weaknesses. The phrase warns against succumbing to earthly temptations and urges believers to live by the Spirit. In the broader scriptural context, this aligns with Paul's teachings in <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a>, where he contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. It is a reminder of the ongoing spiritual battle and the need for reliance on God's strength.<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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