Romans 13:11-12

Fulfilling the Law Through Love

¹¹ Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you _b to wake from sleep. _c For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. ¹² _d The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us _e cast off _f the works of darkness and _g put on the armor of light.

1. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 15:34
   Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
   Ephesians 5:14
   For anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
   1 Thessalonians 5:6
   So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.
   
2. Cross References
   Isaiah 56:1
   Thus says the Lord : "Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed.
   Luke 21:28
   Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
   
3. Cross References
   John 9:4
   We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.
   
4. Cross References
   Colossians 3:8
   But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
   
5. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:11
   Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.
   John 3:20
   For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.
   
6. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 6:7
   By truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left.
   Ephesians 6:11
   Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
   Ephesians 6:13
   Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
   1 Thessalonians 5:8
   But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.