Romans 13:12
The Scripture
(12) The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Romans 13 the apostle Paul urges believers to obey civil authorities and respect the state, because God has placed them under earthly rule. He explains that the law of the land is given by God and should be followed, while Christians must not break the commandments of God.
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