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10 Love does no wrong to anyone. That’s why it fully satisfies all of God’s requirements. It is the only law you need.

11 Another reason for right living is this: you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for the coming of the Lord is nearer now than when we first believed. 12-13 The night is far gone, the day of his return[a] will soon be here. So quit the evil deeds of darkness and put on the armor of right living, as we who live in the daylight should! Be decent and true in everything you do so that all can approve your behavior. Don’t spend your time in wild parties and getting drunk or in adultery and lust or fighting or jealousy.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 13:12 his return, literally, “our salvation.”

10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.(A)

The Day Is Near

11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come(B) for you to wake up from your slumber,(C) because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.(D) So let us put aside the deeds of darkness(E) and put on the armor(F) of light.

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