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Romans 13:12 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Romans 13:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 13 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Romans 13:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 13:12
The night is far spent, the day is at hand—Hē nyx proekopsen, hē de hēmera ēngiken (ἡ νὺξ προέκοψεν, ἡ δὲ ἡμέρα ἤγγικεν). Proekopsen (has advanced/progressed) uses perfect tense—night has moved forward, its end approaching. Hēmera ēngiken (the day has drawn near) uses engizō, same verb John the Baptist and Jesus used: 'the kingdom has drawn near' (Matthew 3:2, 4:17). Nyx (night) symbolizes the present evil age (Ephesians 5:8); hēmera (day) symbolizes Christ's return and the age to come.Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light—Apothōmetha oun ta erg...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 13:12
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“in which you have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will you die”
“but rather even reprove them.”
“in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left”
“wrath”
“putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness”
“that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
“and make no provision for the flesh”
“as concerning your former way of life”
“and the plating of your molten images of gold. You shall cast them away as an unclean thing. You shall tell it”
“and children of the day. We don't belong to the night”