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Romans 13:14

Romans 13:14
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ,.... As a man puts on his clothes when he rises in the morning: the righteousness of Christ is compared to a garment, it is the best robe, it is fine linen, clean…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But put ye on - Compare Gal 3:17. The word rendered “put ye on” is the same used in Rom 13:12, and is commonly employed in reference to “clothing” or “apparel.” The phrase to “put on” a person, which…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Put ye on the Lord Jesus - This is in reference to what is said, Rom 13:13 : Let us put on decent garments - let us make a different profession, unite with other company, and maintain that profession…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 13:11-14

We are here taught a lesson of sobriety and godliness in ourselves. Our main care must be to look to ourselves. Four things we are here taught, as a Christian's directory for his day's work: when to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But put ye on, &c. For similar language see Gal 3:27; (where Baptism is to be viewed in its ideal, as involving and sealing the acceptance and confession of Christ.) Cp. also Eph 4:24; Col 3:10. Here…