Romans 13:13

"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."

Key Reflection

This passage contrasts the dark and sinful nature of the old life with the new life in Christ, which brings light and purity. By "throwing off the deeds of darkness" and "putting on the armor of light," Paul encourages believers to discard their sinful behaviors and embrace a lifestyle of righteousness as the dawn of salvation draws near.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. Let us walk. To walk is an expression denoting to live; let us live, or conduct, etc. Honestly. The word here used means, rather, in a decent or becoming manner; in a manner appropriate to those who are the children of light. As in the day. As if all our actions were seen and known. Men by day, or in open light, live decently; their foul and wicked deeds are done in the night. The apostle exhorts Christians to live as if all their conduct were seen, and they had nothing which they wished to conceal. In rioting. Revelling; denoting the licentious conduct, the noisy and obstreperous mirth, the scenes of disorder and sensuality, which attend luxurious living. Drunkenness.

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