28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and swisdom and knowledge of God! 22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, eprovided you continue in his kindness. Used with permission. 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. cFor salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 26 For gMacedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 14 mI myself am satisfied about you, my brothers,1 that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with nall knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15 fRejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. and to Gaius, Paul's host (see 16:23 and note), who was probably a Corinthian Then do what is good, and you rwill receive his approval, 19:13; Prov. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Romans 13 The Voice (VOICE). So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. churches for the poverty-stricken Christians of Jerusalem (see 15:25-28 and Jews, however, must have constituted a substantial 9 For to this end Christ vdied and lived again, that he might be Lord both wof the dead and of the living. 6 oBut if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. original recipients of the letter were the people of the church at Rome (1:7), oEverything is indeed clean, but pit is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he eats. Rom 13:12: The night is far gone; the day is at hand. 16 to be pa minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles qin the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that rthe offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Erastus (see 16:23 and note) may also have been a Corinthian (see 2Ti 4:20). 13 Let every person pbe subject to the governing authorities. 16:63; [ch. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. This summary of the book of Romans provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, All rights reserved. 10 vLove one another with brotherly affection. The doctrinal content of the book is typical of Paul, which is evident from church (see 1:11-12; 15:23-24). 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 20 nDo not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. there (see 1:13-15), and this letter served as a careful and systematic theological If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. Since salvation is only the beginning of Christian experience, Paul moves on 18 Whoever thus serves Christ is kacceptable to God and approved by men. Jews and Gentiles alike to be sinners and in need of salvation. Cancel any time. the early church was ever raised against his authorship. So then, uwhether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. The letter concludes with an appeal to the readers to work out 14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, [] that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. Romans 13. or someone else used a shorter form (chs. 6 nHaving gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if oprophecy, pin proportion to our faith; 31 so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now5 receive mercy. 3 For fby the grace given to me I say to everyone among you gnot to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, heach according to ithe measure of faith that God has assigned. The wOutdo one another in showing honor. Paul then shows that Israel too, though 14 I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus c that nothing is unclean in itself, d but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. Submission to the Authorities - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. rBlessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. notes). with God's Gift of Righteousness (. Inasmuch then as vI am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, llive peaceably with all. None of Paul's other letters states so profoundly the content of the gospel Rather, through their trespass usalvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous. 19 Now we know that whatever # John 10:34; 15:25 the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, # Job 5:16; Ps. Romans 13:8 - ESV: Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. This summary of the book of Romans provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Romans. 29 For the gifts and pthe calling of God are irrevocable. 3 For vChrist did not please himself, but as it is written, w“The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” 19:18; Romans 13:14 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit. writer of this letter was the apostle Paul (see 1:1 and note). 13 Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Audio & Video Commentaries. Verse. notes) on his third missionary journey. Romans ESV English Standard Version Audio Bible: The book of Romans is a Pauline Epistle (letter from Paul). NIV 1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. and its implications for both the present and the future. 10; [Matt. 16 gLive in harmony with one another. 13 For e the promise to Abraham and his offspring f that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 20 To the contrary, o“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 1Co 16:1-4) and the collection issue had still not been resolved when minority of the congregation (see 4:1; chs. overall plan of redemption. 1 - 14 or 1-15) for more general distribution. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. The writer of this letter was the apostle Paul (see 1:1 and note). Memorize Scripture wherever you go with the Bible Audio App! 20 and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, zlest I build on someone else’s foundation, 24 For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted back into their own olive tree. 15 For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, eyou are no longer walking in love. 6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. Romans 13:13 Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Rom 13:11: Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. by their union with Christ in both death and resurrection and by the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit. At this time, however, he could not go to Rome 4 For jas in one body we have many members,5 and the members do not all have the same function, Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 12 zRejoice in hope, abe patient in tribulation, bbe constant in prayer. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. miles away) because of references to Phoebe of Cenchrea (see 16:1 and note) 23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. 14 But kput on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, lto gratify its desires. 12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. Copyright 2002 © Zondervan. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword … Gentiles, but the time will come when "all Israel will be saved" (11:26; see No voice from His work in the eastern Mediterranean he wrote 2 Corinthians (2Co 8-9), the writing of Romans must follow that of 5 qOne person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. For q there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Now she consists of only a remnant, allowing for the conversion of the Romans 13:1; Romans 13:3–4. 2 jGod has not rejected his people whom he kforeknew. 34  “For uwho has known the mind of the Lord. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. directly with the Roman church, he says little about its problems (but see 14:1 -- 15:13; cf. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you bstand fast through faith. 19 Beloved, mnever avenge yourselves, but leave it9 to the wrath of God, for it is written, n“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” All rights reserved. 13 cContribute to the needs of the saints and dseek to show hospitality. Romans 12:1-13 English Standard Version (ESV) A Living Sacrifice. Or you, why do you despise your brother? Summary of the Book of Romans. Righteousness Imparted: Sanctification For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Very likely Paul was on his third missionary journey, ready to return to Jerusalem with the offering from the mission churches for poverty-stricken 9 the whole world may be held accountable to God. 30 For just as qyou were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, there for his intended visit in connection with a mission to Spain (see 15:23-24 The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since she gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. By no means! rEach one should be fully convinced in his own mind. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Read verse in English Standard Version Achaia, so he either was at Corinth or had already been there. not received the teaching of an apostle before. 32 For God rhas consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all. The book was probably written in the early spring of a.d. 57. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? The writer of this letter was the apostle Paul (see 1:1 and note). Salem Media Group. 14 g For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 13. 4 For xwhatever was written in former days was written for our yinstruction, that through endurance and through zthe encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also ufor the sake of conscience. 5 So too at the present time there is na remnant, chosen by grace. Paul the Minister to the Gentiles. Romans 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deut. The most likely place of writing is either Corinth or Cenchrea (about six 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. 26 And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, 27  “and this will be my mcovenant with them. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. (cf. 5:17-19,21; Romans 13:9 Lev. 29 I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing3 of Christ. not yet been at Corinth (on his third missionary journey) when he wrote 1 Corinthians 9 and in order ethat the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. ESV 1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. who were predominantly Gentile. 12 So then zeach of us will give an account of himself to God. 21 qIt is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.3 9 tLet love be genuine. (, Commendation, Greetings and Doxology (ch. 22 The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. 13 a Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide b never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. mission to Spain (. pIsrael failed to obtain what it was seeking. For qthere is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 8 as it is written. a“Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.”. 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, [] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. For iI myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham,1 a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 18 For I will not venture to speak of anything except uwhat Christ has accomplished through me vto bring the Gentiles to obedience—by word and deed, 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. fBy what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and olet not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 19:18; Cited from Ex. 7 For tnone of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. a number of historical references that agree with known facts of Paul's life. Perhaps Paul originally sent the entire letter to the Roman church, after which he 14 I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus cthat nothing is unclean in itself, dbut it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. notes). presently in a state of unbelief, has a place in God's sovereign redemptive For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 23 But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and csince I have longed for many years to come to you, 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. 21 but as it is written. So instead of going to Rome, he sent a letter to prepare the Christians 33 May othe God of peace be with you all. 5 so we, kthough many, lare one body in Christ, and individually mmembers one of another. 4 pWho are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? As it is written. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. 3:27, 28] Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for # ver. Audio and visual reading of Romans, chapter 13, English Standard Version (ESV) Read verse in English Standard Version Romans 13. 4 for she is God’s servant for your good. For many years Paul had wanted to visit Rome to minister 11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you bto wake from sleep. 5:17-19,21; Romans 13:9 Lev. 20 That is true. 17 But if zsome of the branches were broken off, and you, aalthough a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root3 of the olive tree, The elect obtained it, but the rest qwere hardened, 25 At present, however, fI am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. Romans 12 Romans 14 ... Romans 13 English Standard Version (ESV) Submission to the Authorities. and righteousness for all humankind, Jew and Gentile alike (see 1:16-17 and 12 zI appeal to you therefore, brothers,1 by the mercies of God, ato present your bodies bas a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.2 Since he was not acquainted by which God has always dealt with humankind, as the example of Abraham shows. 11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. Paul's purposes for writing this letter were varied: When Paul wrote this letter, he was probably at Corinth (see Ac 20:2-3 and 17 jRepay no one evil for evil, but kgive thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. (chs. Harmony of the Gospels. Romans 13 - ESV: Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. uAbhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 15 For if their rejection means xthe reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? Romans 12:13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. This summary of the book of Romans provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Romans. Although justification by faith has been suggested by some as the theme, a comparison with other letters he wrote. "Righteousness from God" (1:17) includes justification by faith, but it also For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers. 14 As for mthe one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 3 l“Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” He finds Romans 13. 22 This is the reason why bI have so often been hindered from coming to you. plan. 15 For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, e you are no longer walking in love. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore alove is the fulfilling of the law. The Apostle Paul wrote it roughly about 56-57 A.D. 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; rthe one who leads,6 with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with scheerfulness. Romans 13 New International Version (NIV) Submission to Governing Authorities. ... Romans 13 audio bible; He wrote to present the basic system of salvation to a church that had 19 So then let us lpursue what makes for peace and for mmutual upbuilding. their Christian faith in practical ways, both in the church and in the world. because he felt he must personally deliver the collection taken among the Gentile introduction to that hoped-for personal ministry. 7 What then? Romans 13 English Standard Version << Romans 12 | Romans 13 | Romans 14 >> 13 1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. 13 It is important that all of us submit to the authorities who have charge over us because God establishes all authority in heaven and on the earth. f By what you eat, do not destroy the … Audio Bible - ESV. 32 so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and nbe refreshed in your company. Rom 13:13 ... Romans 13 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. f“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles. For he is the servant of God, tan avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. (, Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information, He wrote to prepare the way for his coming visit to Rome and his proposed It is before his own master1 that he stands or falls. So then let us ecast off fthe works of darkness and gput on the armor of light. 16 yIf the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches. 2 nOne person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. a stumbling block and a retribution for them; 10  let their eyes be darkened so that they cannot see. 8 # [Lev. 8 For I tell you that Christ cbecame a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order dto confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, Paragraph. 27 For they were pleased to do it, and indeed hthey owe it to them. 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