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Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. <a href="/esv/romans/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. <a href="/bsb/romans/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. <a href="/blb/romans/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> We should walk properly, as in daytime; not in reveling and drinking, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in dissension and jealousy. <a href="/kjv/romans/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. <a href="/nkjv/romans/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. <a href="/nasb_/romans/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Let’s behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and debauchery, not in strife and jealousy. <a href="/nasb/romans/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. <a href="/nasb77/romans/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. <a href="/lsb/romans/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Let us walk properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. <a href="/amp/romans/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Let us conduct ourselves properly and honorably as in the [light of] day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and irresponsibility, not in quarreling and jealousy. <a href="/csb/romans/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Let us walk with decency, as in the daytime: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarreling and jealousy. <a href="/hcsb/romans/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Let us walk with decency, as in the daylight: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarreling and jealousy. <a href="/asv/romans/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy. <a href="/cev/romans/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous. <a href="/erv/romans/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy. <a href="/gwt/romans/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We should live decently, as people who live in the light of day. Wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, rivalry, and jealousy cannot be part of our lives. <a href="/gnt/romans/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Let us conduct ourselves properly, as people who live in the light of day--no orgies or drunkenness, no immorality or indecency, no fighting or jealousy. <a href="/isv/romans/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Let's behave decently, as people who live in the light of day. No wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, quarreling, or jealousy! <a href="/msb/romans/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. <a href="/net/romans/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy. <a href="/nheb/romans/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Let us walk decently, as in the daytime; not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and lustful acts, and not in dissension and jealousy. <a href="/wbt/romans/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. <a href="/wey/romans/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Living as we do in broad daylight, let us conduct ourselves becomingly, not indulging in revelry and drunkenness, nor in lust and debauchery, nor in quarrelling and jealousy. <a href="/web/romans/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Let’s walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> as in daytime, let us walk properly; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in promiscuity and licentiousness, not in strife and jealousy; <a href="/blb/romans/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> We should walk properly, as in daytime; not in reveling and drinking, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in dissension and jealousy. <a href="/ylt/romans/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> as in day-time, let us walk becomingly; not in revellings and drunkennesses, not in chamberings and lasciviousnesses, not in strife and emulation; <a href="/slt/romans/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As in the day, let us walk becomingly; not in revelries and drunkenness, not in coition and licentiousness, not in strife and envy.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and envy: <a href="/cpdv/romans/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Let us walk honestly, as in the daylight, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in promiscuity and sexual immorality, not in contention and envy. <a href="/nabre/romans/13.htm">New American Bible</a> let us conduct ourselves properly as in the day, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in promiscuity and licentiousness, not in rivalry and jealousy. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Let us walk decently, as in the daylight; not in clamor and drunkenness, not in the practice of immorality, not in envy and strife. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And let us walk in a right manner as those in the daytime, not in partying, not in drunkenness, not in orgies, not in envy or in fighting,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Let us walk in a becoming manner, as in the day; not in riotings and in drunkenness, not in lewdness and in wantonness, not in contention and in envy: <a href="/godbey/romans/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Let us walk circumspectly, as in the day; not with revelries and drunkenness, not with debaucheries and impurities, not in strife and envy: <a href="/haweis/romans/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Let us walk becomingly as in the face of day, not in revels and drunkenness, not in impurities and wantonness, not in strife and envy. <a href="/mace/romans/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> let us behave with decency as in open view; not with rioting and drunkenness, not with lewdness and brutality, not with strife and envy. <a href="/wey/romans/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Living as we do in broad daylight, let us conduct ourselves becomingly, not indulging in revelry and drunkenness, nor in lust and debauchery, nor in quarrelling and jealousy. <a href="/worrell/romans/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> As in the day, let us walk becomingly; not in revellings and drunkenness, not in lewdness and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy; <a href="/worsley/romans/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Let us behave decently as being in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lasciviousness, not in strife and envying. <a href="/parallel/romans/13-13.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=3331" 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> …12The 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. 13<a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatēsōmen (V-ASA-1P) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">Let us behave</a> <a href="/greek/2156.htm" title="2156: euschēmonōs (Adv) -- Becomingly, decorously, decently. Adverb from euschemon; decorously.">decently,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">the daytime,</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2970.htm" title="2970: kōmois (N-DMP) -- A feasting, reveling, carousal. From keimai; a carousal.">in carousing</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3178.htm" title="3178: methais (N-DFP) -- Deep drinking, drunkenness. Apparently a primary word; an intoxicant, i.e. intoxication.">drunkenness,</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2845.htm" title="2845: koitais (N-DFP) -- From keimai; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm.">in sexual immorality</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/766.htm" title="766: aselgeiais (N-DFP) -- From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness.">debauchery,</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2054.htm" title="2054: eridi (N-DFS) -- Contention, strife, wrangling. Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. wrangling.">in dissension</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2205.htm" title="2205: zēlō (N-DMS) -- From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. zeal (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice).">jealousy.</a> 14Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.…<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/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-11</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/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6-8</a> So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / 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="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3-4</a> For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. / Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5-8</a> Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways. ... <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">1 John 1:6-7</a> 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_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a> But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20-21</a> For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. / I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery. <a href="/titus/2-11.htm">Titus 2:11-12</a> For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. / It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, <a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20-21</a> Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. / For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags. <a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Isaiah 5:11-12</a> Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine. / At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands. <a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm">Isaiah 28:7-8</a> These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments. / For all their tables are covered with vomit; there is not a place without filth. <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Proverbs 20:1</a> Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. <a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Proverbs 23:29-35</a> Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? / Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. / Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.us.<a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Luke 1:6</a> And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.<a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16,25</a> This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh… <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1,17</a> I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, … honestly.<a href="/acts/2-15.htm">Acts 2:15</a> For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a> Pray without ceasing.<a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">2 Peter 2:13</a> And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;rioting.<a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20</a> Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:<a href="/isaiah/22-12.htm">Isaiah 22:12,13</a> And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: … <a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm">Isaiah 28:7,8</a> But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment… chambering.<a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9,10</a> Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, … <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19</a> Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,<a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Ephesians 5:3-5</a> But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; … strife.<a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Galatians 5:15,21,26</a> But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another… <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.<a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14-16</a> But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Acts</a> <a 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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>Let us behave decently, as in the daytime This phrase emphasizes the call for Christians to live in a manner that is honorable and respectable. The imagery of "daytime" suggests living transparently and openly, as opposed to the secrecy often associated with sinful behaviors. In biblical times, the day was associated with light and righteousness, while the night was linked to darkness and sin. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-21</a>, where light symbolizes truth and goodness. The call to decency reflects the transformation expected in believers, as they are to be the "light of the world" (<a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14</a>).not in carousing and drunkenness Carousing and drunkenness were common in the Greco-Roman world, often associated with pagan festivals and idol worship. Such behaviors were seen as losing control and indulging in excess, contrary to the self-control that is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>). The Bible consistently warns against drunkenness (<a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a>), as it leads to a lack of discernment and moral compromise. The call here is for Christians to abstain from such practices, reflecting a life of sobriety and discipline.not in sexual immorality and debauchery Sexual immorality and debauchery were rampant in Roman society, where sexual freedom was often celebrated. The early church, however, upheld a high standard of sexual purity, reflecting God's design for sexuality within the bounds of marriage (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18-20</a>). Debauchery, or excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, is seen as a rejection of God's order and a pursuit of fleshly desires. This call to purity is a reminder of the believer's identity as a temple of the Holy Spirit, set apart for holiness.not in dissension and jealousy Dissension and jealousy disrupt the unity and peace that should characterize the body of Christ. In the early church, divisions often arose from ethnic, social, and doctrinal differences (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10-13</a>). Jealousy, a work of the flesh (<a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20</a>), can lead to strife and conflict, undermining the love and harmony that Jesus prayed for among His followers (<a href="/john/17-20.htm">John 17:20-23</a>). The exhortation here is to pursue peace and unity, reflecting the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</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_city_of_rome.htm">The City of Rome</a> The capital of the Roman Empire, known for its cultural diversity and moral challenges, which provided the backdrop for the issues Paul addresses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/walking_in_the_light.htm">Walking in the Light</a> As Christians, we are called to live transparently and honorably, reflecting the light of Christ in our daily actions. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_worldly_temptations.htm">Avoiding Worldly Temptations</a> The behaviors listed by Paul—carousing, drunkenness, sexual immorality, debauchery, dissension, and jealousy—are temptations that can lead us away from a Christ-centered life. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a> Our conduct should be consistent with our faith, demonstrating integrity and decency in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Being part of a Christian community helps us stay accountable and encourages us to live according to God's standards. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_renewal.htm">Transformation through Renewal</a> By renewing our minds and focusing on spiritual growth, we can overcome the temptations of the flesh and live a life pleasing to 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_is_mimetic_theory.htm">What is Mimetic Theory?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_saint_augustine's_significance.htm">Who was Saint Augustine and why is he significant?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_debauchery.htm">What does the Bible say about debauchery?</a> <a href="/q/is_intoxication_considered_sinful.htm">Is intoxication considered sinful?</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>(13) Honestly.--Decorously, becomingly, as men do when their actions are seen.It is interesting to know that this verse, happening to catch the eye of St. Augustine, had a great effect in leading to his baptism and change of life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 13, 14. - As in the day, let us walk honestly (in the sense which honeste bears in Latin of decently, becomingly, with de. serum. The word εὐσχημόνως occurs also in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">1 Corinthians 7:35</a>: 14:40. It denotes here a walk of life the entire opposite of ἀσχημοσύνη (ch. 1:27), and of the things done in secret of which it is a shame to speak; cf. <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11, 12</a>); not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying (rather, jealousy, denoting jealous wrath, cf. <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a>). But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. The figure of a new investment being renewed from ver. 12, it is here Christ himself who is to be put on. So also <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a>. For the idea implied, cf. <a href="/ephesians/4-23.htm">Ephesians 4:23, 24</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a>; ch. 8:9, 10; <a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">1 Corinthians 6:15, 17</a>. "Induere autem Christum hic significat virtute Spiritus ejus undique nos muniri, qua idonei ad omnes sanctitatis partes reddamur. Sic enim instauratur in nobis imago Dei, quae unicum est animae ornamentum" (Calvin). It may be observed that in <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> Christians are said to have already put on Christ in their baptism; here they are exhorted still to do so. There is no real contradiction; they are but exhorted to realize in actual life the meaning of their baptism. And make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof (literally, unto lusts). <a href="/commentaries/romans/13-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Let us behave περιπατήσωμεν (peripatēsōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. decently, εὐσχημόνως (euschēmonōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2156.htm">Strong's 2156: </a> Becomingly, decorously, decently. Adverb from euschemon; decorously. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] daytime, ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. not 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. in carousing κώμοις (kōmois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2970.htm">Strong's 2970: </a> A feasting, reveling, carousal. From keimai; a carousal. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. drunkenness, μέθαις (methais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3178.htm">Strong's 3178: </a> Deep drinking, drunkenness. Apparently a primary word; an intoxicant, i.e. intoxication. not 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. in sexual immorality κοίταις (koitais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2845.htm">Strong's 2845: </a> From keimai; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. debauchery, ἀσελγείαις (aselgeiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_766.htm">Strong's 766: </a> From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness. not 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. in dissension ἔριδι (eridi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2054.htm">Strong's 2054: </a> Contention, strife, wrangling. Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. wrangling. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. jealousy. ζήλῳ (zēlō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. 'zeal' (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">NT Letters: Romans 13:13 Let us walk properly as (Rom. 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