Romans 13:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 13:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 13:9 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 13:9 — KJV
“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
— Romans 13:9 (KJV)
Romans 13:9 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 13:9
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:9: commit, adultery, kill
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:9: commit, adultery, kill
“He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:9: shalt, commit, adultery
“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:9: shalt, other, commandment
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:9: shalt, bear, any
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