Lesson 467: Romans 13:10
Romans 13:10
The Blueprint — The Verse
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
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The Context — The History
Romans 13 addresses Christian life under governing authorities in the Roman Empire. Paul also taught love as the fulfillment of Torah in community relationships.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul commanded submission to authorities as instituted by God and payment of taxes and honor. He then summarized commandments about neighbors: love does no harm, therefore love fulfills the law.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Romans 13:9
9The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Romans 13:9) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Romans 13:11
The Day Is Near11And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Romans 13:11) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does loving your neighbor fulfill God's moral law?
- What does 'do no harm' require in speech and action?
- Where is love a better guide than rule-keeping alone?